Product classification
HS code for Press tools: 8207.30
Tools, interchangeable, (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching.
Classification of press tools under HS 8207.30
Press tools are classified under HS code 820730 because they represent interchangeable tools designed for use in machine tools or hand tools, specifically for the processes of pressing, stamping, or punching. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Explanated Notes to Chapter 82, these tools are characterized by their base metal construction and their function as the working part of a machine. Heading 8207 covers a wide range of interchangeable tools, and subheading 820730 is the specific designation for those used in the deformation or cutting of materials through pressure. These tools are typically mounted on mechanical or hydraulic presses to perform repetitive tasks in manufacturing environments, such as metal fabrication, automotive parts production, or plastic molding. The classification depends on the tool being interchangeable; if the tool were an integral, non-removable part of the machine, the classification would change to the machine's heading. These tools must be made of base metal, cermets, or have a working part of diamond or other precious stones to fall under this chapter.
- Covers
- Metal stamping dies
- Punching tools for sheet metal
- Extrusion dies for metal or plastic
- Forging dies for industrial presses
- Interchangeable press-brake tooling
- Cold-forming tools
- Also under 8207.30
- Amada press brake tools
- Trumpf punching tools
- Dayton Progress die components
- Mate Precision Tooling
Codes often confused with 8207.30
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these tools under heading 8462, which covers the machine tools themselves (the presses). However, the removable and interchangeable working parts must be classified in 8207. Another confusion occurs with 820719, which is reserved for rock drilling or earth boring tools, or 820720, which is for dies for drawing or extruding metal. It is essential to distinguish the specific action of the tool; 820730 is strictly for pressing, stamping, or punching.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820730 (the code used for press tools), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820730 (the code used for press tools) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 820730, not only press tools.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.9B 30% of world exports
- 2 Germany $806M 13% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $696M 11% of world exports
World total: $6.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $973M 16% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $658M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $573M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $5.9B 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 press tools
Brazil classifies press tools under NCM 8207.30.00: HS 8207.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about press tools
What is the HS code for Press tools?
The HS code for Press tools is 820730 (Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching). The HS code for interchangeable press tools used for pressing, stamping, or punching is 820730.
How do I classify Press tools for customs?
Press tools is classified under HS code 820730 — Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 8207 and 8462?
Heading 8207 refers to the interchangeable tools (the dies or punches), while heading 8462 refers to the actual machine or press that operates those tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of press tools (HS 820730)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820730 (the code used for press tools) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.9B, 30% of world exports), Germany ($806M) and South Korea ($696M). World exports came to about $6.4B, 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 press tools (HS 820730)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820730 (the code used for press tools) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($973M, 16% of world imports), Mexico ($658M) and Germany ($573M). World imports came to about $5.9B, 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.
Is the HS code for Press tools the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820730 for Press 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 press tools in Brazil?
In Brazil, press tools (HS 820730) is classified under NCM 8207.30.00.