Product classification
HS code for Rock drill bits: 8207.19
Tools, interchangeable, rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including parts.
Classification of rock drill bits under HS 8207.19
Rock drill bits are classified under HS code 8207.19. This classification falls under Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, and cutlery made of base metal. Heading 8207 is specifically for interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools. Subheading 8207.19 is dedicated to rock drilling or earth boring tools with a working part made of materials other than cermets. The classification logic is based on the tool's function as an interchangeable component designed to be fitted into a larger machine, such as a drill rig or a handheld pneumatic drill, and the material composition of its cutting edge. Since these bits are subjected to extreme wear and pressure, their material composition is a critical factor in their HS categorization. This code includes bits made of high-speed steel or those with carbide inserts, provided they do not meet the technical definition of cermets. The distinction is vital for customs because tools with cermet tips are often subject to different duty rates due to their higher manufacturing costs and durability.
- Covers
- Steel rock drill bits for mining
- Carbide-tipped earth boring bits for construction
- Rotary drill bits for oil and gas exploration
- Percussion drill bits for hard rock penetration
- Diamond-tipped bits that do not utilize cermet binders
- Auger bits for soil sampling and environmental drilling
- Also under 8207.19
- Sandvik drill bits
- Atlas Copco rock tools
- Kennametal mining tools
- Boart Longyear drilling products
Codes often confused with 8207.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 8207.13, which is specifically for rock drilling tools with working parts of cermets. Cermets are composite materials consisting of ceramic and metallic materials, and their presence shifts the classification. Another error is using 8431.43, which is for parts of boring or sinking machinery; while bits are technically parts, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) prioritize the specific heading for interchangeable tools (8207) over general machinery parts. Importers also occasionally confuse these with 8205, which covers general hand tools rather than interchangeable bits.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820719 (the code used for rock drill bits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820719 (the code used for rock drill bits) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.2% 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 820719, not only rock drill bits.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $833M 33% of world exports
- 2 United States $439M 18% of world exports
- 3 India $120M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $220M 9.2% of world imports
- 2 Canada $173M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Australia $146M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $2.4B 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 rock drill bits
Brazil splits HS 8207.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8207.19.10Rock or earth boring bits, non-cermet working part
- 8207.19.90Other rock or earth boring tools, incl. parts
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rock drill bits
What is the HS code for Rock drill bits?
The HS code for Rock drill bits is 820719 (Tools, interchangeable; rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including parts). The HS code for rock drill bits with working parts other than cermets is 8207.19.
How do I classify Rock drill bits for customs?
Rock drill bits is classified under HS code 820719 — Tools, interchangeable; rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including parts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why are drill bits not classified as machinery parts under 8431?
Under the HS system, interchangeable tools are specifically directed to heading 8207, which takes precedence over the general parts headings in Chapter 84 according to Note 1 to Section XVI.
Which countries are the top exporters of rock drill bits (HS 820719)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820719 (the code used for rock drill bits) in UN Comtrade data were China ($833M, 33% of world exports), the United States ($439M) and India ($120M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 rock drill bits (HS 820719)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820719 (the code used for rock drill bits) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($220M, 9.2% of world imports), Canada ($173M) and Australia ($146M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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.
Is the HS code for Rock drill bits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820719 for Rock drill bits 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 rock drill bits in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 820719 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for rock drill bits depends on the product's details: 8207.19.10 (Rock or earth boring bits, non-cermet working part), 8207.19.90 (Other rock or earth boring tools, incl. parts).