Product classification
HS code for Rasps: 8203.10
Tools, hand, files, rasps and similar tools.
Classification of rasps under HS 8203.10
Rasps are classified under HS code 8203.10, which covers files, rasps, and similar tools. This classification is part of Chapter 82, which is dedicated to tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks made of base metal. The classification is based on the tool's function as a hand tool used for the abrasion or shaping of materials like wood, metal, or plastic. Unlike files, which have continuous rows of teeth, rasps feature individual, coarse, raised teeth that allow for rapid material removal. The HS nomenclature groups these tools together because they share the same fundamental mechanical action and are typically manufactured using similar processes. To fall under 8203.10, the rasp must be a hand tool; if it is a tool designed to be fitted into a machine or a power tool, it would be classified elsewhere. The material of the working part must be a base metal, typically high-carbon steel, to satisfy the requirements of this heading.
- Covers
- Wood rasps
- Cabinet rasps
- Needle rasps
- Horse rasps (farrier rasps)
- Riffler rasps
- Half-round rasps
- Round and flat rasps
- Shoe rasps
- Also under 8203.10
- Nicholson Files
- Bahco Ergo Files
- Grobet Swiss Pattern Files
- Stanley Wood Rasps
Codes often confused with 8203.10
Common mistake. Rasps are often confused with interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools classified under HS code 8207.90. If the rasp is a bit designed for a rotary power tool, it belongs in 8207. Furthermore, abrasive stones or wheels used for similar shaping purposes are classified under 6804.22. Another common error is classifying specialized surgical rasps under this code; however, medical instruments are generally classified under 9018.90, regardless of their similarity to common hand tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820310 (the code used for rasps), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820310 (the code used for rasps) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 820310, not only rasps.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $72M 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $52M 16% of world exports
- 3 India $38M 12% of world exports
World total: $328M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $35M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $29M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $15M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $315M 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 rasps
Brazil splits HS 8203.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8203.10.10Files and rasps
- 8203.10.90Tools similar to files and rasps
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rasps
What is the HS code for Rasps?
The HS code for Rasps is 820310 (Tools, hand; files, rasps and similar tools). The HS code for hand-operated rasps and files is 8203.10.
How do I classify Rasps for customs?
Rasps is classified under HS code 820310 — Tools, hand; files, rasps and similar tools. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include rasps with plastic handles?
Yes, as long as the working part of the tool is made of base metal, the presence of a plastic or wooden handle does not change the classification of 8203.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of rasps (HS 820310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820310 (the code used for rasps) in UN Comtrade data were China ($72M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($52M) and India ($38M). World exports came to about $328M, 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 rasps (HS 820310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820310 (the code used for rasps) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($35M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($29M) and the Netherlands ($15M). World imports came to about $315M, 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 Rasps the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820310 for Rasps 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 rasps in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 820310 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for rasps depends on the product's details: 8203.10.10 (Files and rasps), 8203.10.90 (Tools similar to files and rasps).