Product classification
HS code for Non-adjustable wrenches: 8204.11
Tools, hand, hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), non-adjustable.
Classification of non-adjustable wrenches under HS 8204.11
Non-adjustable wrenches and spanners are classified under HS code 8204.11. This classification falls within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8204 specifically includes hand-operated spanners and wrenches, including torque meter wrenches but excluding tap wrenches. The subheading 8204.11 is reserved for those tools that are "non-adjustable," meaning they have a fixed jaw or opening size designed for a specific nut or bolt dimension. The classification is determined by GRI 1, as the description in the subheading explicitly matches the physical characteristics of the tool. These tools must be made of base metal (usually steel or alloy steel) and must be hand-operated. The fixed nature of the tool distinguishes it from adjustable versions, and this distinction is critical for customs valuation and trade statistics, as fixed wrenches are often traded in sets or high volumes for industrial and automotive applications.
- Covers
- Open-end wrenches (fixed size)
- Box-end or ring spanners
- Combination wrenches (open and ring ends)
- Socket wrenches (fixed, non-interchangeable)
- Flare nut wrenches
- Fixed-size torque wrenches
- Also under 8204.11
- Snap-on Combination Wrenches
- Craftsman Box-End Wrenches
- Proto Open-End Wrenches
- GearWrench Ratcheting Wrenches (fixed size)
Codes often confused with 8204.11
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 8204.12, which covers adjustable spanners and wrenches (such as pipe wrenches or crescent wrenches). Another common error is classifying these tools under 8204.20, which is specifically for interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles. If a wrench has a mechanism to change its jaw width, it cannot be 8204.11. Furthermore, if the wrench is powered by a motor or pneumatic system, it is excluded from Chapter 82 and must be classified under heading 8467 as a tool for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic, or with a self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820411 (the code used for non-adjustable wrenches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820411 (the code used for non-adjustable wrenches) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 820411, not only non-adjustable wrenches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $606M 30% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$380M 19% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $270M 13% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $317M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $188M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $66M 3.6% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 code for non-adjustable wrenches
Brazil classifies non-adjustable wrenches under NCM 8204.11.00: HS 8204.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about non-adjustable wrenches
What is the HS code for Non-adjustable wrenches?
The HS code for Non-adjustable wrenches is 820411 (Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), non-adjustable). The HS code for hand-operated, non-adjustable spanners and wrenches is 8204.11.
How do I classify Non-adjustable wrenches for customs?
Non-adjustable wrenches is classified under HS code 820411 — Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), non-adjustable. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are socket sets classified under this code?
Generally, no. While a fixed socket wrench might fall here, interchangeable sockets and their drive handles are classified under HS code 8204.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of non-adjustable wrenches (HS 820411)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820411 (the code used for non-adjustable wrenches) in UN Comtrade data were China ($606M, 30% of world exports), Taiwan (about $380M) and Germany ($270M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of non-adjustable wrenches (HS 820411)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820411 (the code used for non-adjustable wrenches) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($317M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($188M) and France ($66M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 Non-adjustable wrenches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820411 for Non-adjustable wrenches 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 non-adjustable wrenches in Brazil?
In Brazil, non-adjustable wrenches (HS 820411) is classified under NCM 8204.11.00.