Product classification
HS code for Portable forges: 8205.90
Tools, hand, n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205.
Classification of portable forges under HS 8205.90
Portable forges are classified under HS code 8205.90. This classification is part of Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8205 is a broad category for hand tools not specified or included elsewhere. Portable forges are considered hand tools because they are typically manual or pedal-operated and are designed for mobile use by blacksmiths, farriers, or hobbyists. They usually consist of a hearth, a blower (bellows or a hand-cranked fan), and a supporting framework. Because they are not powered by electricity or large-scale industrial fuel systems in the same way as industrial furnaces, they are excluded from Chapter 84. The classification 8205.90 specifically captures "other" tools, including sets of articles from the subheadings of 8205, as well as anvils and portable forges.
- Covers
- Hand-cranked portable blacksmith forges
- Pedal-operated mobile forges
- Small hearths with integrated manual blowers
- Farrier's portable forges for horseshoeing
- Manual rivet forges
- Also under 8205.90
- Ridgid Manual Pipe Bender
- Grizzly Anvil
- Eastwood Portable Forge
- OTC Gear Puller
Codes often confused with 8205.90
Common mistake. Portable forges are frequently misclassified under HS code 8417.10, which covers industrial furnaces and ovens. However, 8417 is intended for large, stationary, or high-capacity industrial equipment. If the forge is a simple hand tool, it must remain in 8205. Another misclassification is 8414.59 (fans and blowers); while a forge contains a blower, the entire unit is classified as a forge under 8205.90 rather than by its individual components.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820590 (the code used for portable forges), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820590 (the code used for portable forges) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 20% 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 820590, not only portable forges.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $175M 32% of world exports
- 2 Japan $60M 11% of world exports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $33M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $543M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $101M 20% of world imports
- 2 France $25M 5.0% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $16M 3.2% of world imports
World total: $511M 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 code for portable forges
Brazil classifies portable forges under NCM 8205.90.00: HS 8205.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about portable forges
What is the HS code for Portable forges?
The HS code for Portable forges is 820590 (Tools, hand; n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205).
How do I classify Portable forges for customs?
Portable forges is classified under HS code 820590 — Tools, hand; n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a portable forge?
The HS code for a manual or portable forge is 8205.90.
Are gas-powered portable forges in this code?
Generally, no. If the forge uses a gas burner and is more complex than a simple hand tool, it may move to heading 8417 or 8419 depending on its design and heat source.
Which countries are the top exporters of portable forges (HS 820590)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820590 (the code used for portable forges) in UN Comtrade data were China ($175M, 32% of world exports), Japan ($60M) and Saudi Arabia ($33M). World exports came to about $543M, 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 portable forges (HS 820590)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820590 (the code used for portable forges) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($101M, 20% of world imports), France ($25M) and the Philippines ($16M). World imports came to about $511M, 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 Portable forges the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820590 for Portable forges 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 portable forges in Brazil?
In Brazil, portable forges (HS 820590) is classified under NCM 8205.90.00.