Product classification
HS code for Milling tools: 8207.70
Tools, interchangeable, (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for milling.
Classification of milling tools under HS 8207.70
Milling tools are classified under HS code 8207.70. This code is part of Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. Heading 8207 is for interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine-tools. These tools are designed to be fitted into a machine, such as a milling machine or a CNC machining center, to perform specific cutting tasks. Subheading 8207.70 is specifically reserved for tools designed for milling operations. Milling is a machining process that uses a rotating cutter to remove material from a workpiece. The classification is determined by the tool's function as an interchangeable cutting element rather than a standalone machine. The material of the working part—whether it is high-speed steel, solid carbide, or features indexable inserts—does not change the primary heading, provided the tool is intended for milling. The logic follows GRI 1 and 6, focusing on the functional description provided in the subheading text. These tools are essential in metalworking, woodworking, and plastic fabrication industries for creating complex shapes and flat surfaces.
- Covers
- End mills and face mills
- Slotting cutters and side cutters
- Hollow milling cutters
- Gear cutters (milling type)
- Also under 8207.70
- Sandvik Coromant end mills
- Kennametal milling cutters
- Iscar milling inserts
- Seco Tools milling solutions
Codes often confused with 8207.70
Common mistake. Milling tools are often misclassified under 8466, which covers parts and accessories for machine tools. However, 8207 is the specific heading for the interchangeable tools themselves. They may also be confused with 8208.10, which covers knives and cutting blades for machines; the distinction is that 8207.70 tools are specifically for milling machines and usually have a complex, rotating cutting geometry.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820770 (the code used for milling tools), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820770 (the code used for milling tools) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 820770, not only milling tools.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $813M 28% of world exports
- 2 China $400M 14% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $196M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $483M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $322M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $162M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for milling tools
Brazil splits HS 8207.70 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8207.70.10End mills
- 8207.70.20Gear-cutting milling tools
- 8207.70.90Other milling tools
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about milling tools
What is the HS code for Milling tools?
The HS code for Milling tools is 820770 (Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for milling). The HS code for interchangeable milling tools is 8207.70.
How do I classify Milling tools for customs?
Milling tools is classified under HS code 820770 — Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for milling. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the milling machine?
No, the milling machine itself is classified under heading 8459. 8207.70 only covers the interchangeable cutting tools used by the machine.
Which countries are the top exporters of milling tools (HS 820770)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820770 (the code used for milling tools) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($813M, 28% of world exports), China ($400M) and Switzerland ($196M). World exports came to about $2.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of milling tools (HS 820770)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820770 (the code used for milling tools) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($483M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($322M) and France ($162M). World imports came to about $3.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Milling tools the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820770 for Milling tools is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for milling tools in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 820770 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for milling tools depends on the product's details: 8207.70.10 (End mills), 8207.70.20 (Gear-cutting milling tools), 8207.70.90 (Other milling tools).