Product classification
HS code for Pneumatic nail gun: 8467.19
Tools, for working in the hand, pneumatic, other than rotary type.
Classification of pneumatic nail gun under HS 8467.19
Pneumatic nail guns are classified under HS code 8467.19, which covers tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, other than rotary type. Heading 8467 is the primary location for hand-held tools that incorporate a motor or are powered by compressed air, hydraulic pressure, or a non-electric motor. The classification process first identifies the power source; since these tools are powered by compressed air provided by an external source, they fall under the 8467.1X series. The second step involves determining the specific mechanism of action. Subheading 8467.11 is reserved for rotary tools, such as drills or grinders. In contrast, subheading 8467.19 is the classification for all other pneumatic hand tools that do not utilize a rotating output shaft as their primary means of operation. Because a nail gun operates through a linear striking motion—where a pneumatic piston drives a fastener (nail or staple) into a substrate—it is classified as a non-rotary tool. This code applies to a wide range of fastening tools used in construction, carpentry, and industrial assembly that rely on an external air compressor. The classification remains here regardless of the size of the fasteners the tool is designed to drive, provided the tool is designed to be held in the hand during use and is not mounted on a pedestal or fixed to a workbench.
- Covers
- Pneumatic framing nailers
- Pneumatic brad and finish nailers
- Pneumatic roofing nail guns
- Pneumatic floor staplers
- Pneumatic upholstery staplers
- Pneumatic palm nailers
- Pneumatic corrugated fasteners
- Also under 8467.19
- Paslode nail guns
- Senco staplers
- Chicago Pneumatic air hammers
- Ingersoll Rand air chisels
- Astro Pneumatic Tool riveters
Codes often confused with 8467.19
Common mistake. Pneumatic nail guns are often confused with electric nail guns, which are classified under 8467.29 (other tools with self-contained electric motor). Another common error is 8467.11, which is only for rotary pneumatic tools like drills. If the tool is not hand-held but is a large machine fixed to a floor or table, it would move to heading 8465 (machine tools for working wood).
Top exporters and importers of HS 846719 (the code used for pneumatic nail gun), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846719 (the code used for pneumatic nail gun) in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% 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 846719, not only pneumatic nail gun.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$276M 30% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $206M 22% of world exports
- 3 United States $72M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $933M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $296M 31% of world imports
- 2 Canada $49M 5.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $43M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $960M 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 pneumatic nail gun
Brazil classifies pneumatic nail gun under NCM 8467.19.00: HS 8467.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pneumatic nail gun
What is the HS code for Pneumatic nail gun?
The HS code for Pneumatic nail gun is 846719 (Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, other than rotary type). The HS code for a hand-held pneumatic nail gun is 8467.19.
How do I classify Pneumatic nail gun for customs?
Pneumatic nail gun is classified under HS code 846719 — Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, other than rotary type. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the air compressor?
No, air compressors are classified separately under heading 8414. HS code 8467.19 only covers the hand-held tool itself.
Which countries are the top exporters of pneumatic nail gun (HS 846719)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846719 (the code used for pneumatic nail gun) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $276M, 30% of world exports), China ($206M) and the United States ($72M). World exports came to about $933M, 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 pneumatic nail gun (HS 846719)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846719 (the code used for pneumatic nail gun) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($296M, 31% of world imports), Canada ($49M) and Germany ($43M). World imports came to about $960M, 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 Pneumatic nail gun the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846719 for Pneumatic nail gun 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 pneumatic nail gun in Brazil?
In Brazil, pneumatic nail gun (HS 846719) is classified under NCM 8467.19.00.