Product classification
HS code for Rotary tool: 8467.29
Tools, for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor, other than saws and drills.
Classification of rotary tool under HS 8467.29
Hand-held rotary tools are classified under HS code 8467.29. Heading 8467 covers tools for working in the hand, which are pneumatic, hydraulic, or with a self-contained electric or non-electric motor. To fall under this heading, the tool must be designed to be held in the hand during use and must not be mounted on a base or stand. Subheading 8467.2x is specifically for tools with a self-contained electric motor. Within this group, drills (8467.21) and saws (8467.22) have their own specific subheadings. Since a rotary tool (often referred to by brand names like Dremel) is a multi-functional tool used for grinding, sanding, polishing, and carving, and is not primarily a drill or a saw, it is classified under the "other" category of 8467.29.
- Covers
- Electric multi-tools (rotary type)
- Hand-held grinders with integrated motors
- Portable electric sanders (non-orbital)
- Hand-held electric polishers
- Electric engravers (hand-held)
- Also under 8467.29
- Bosch GWS10-45 Angle Grinder
- Makita BO5041 Random Orbit Sander
- DeWalt DWP611 Compact Router
- Festool Rotex RO 150 Sander
Codes often confused with 8467.29
Common mistake. Rotary tools are often misclassified under HS code 8467.21 if they are used primarily for boring holes; however, if the tool is designed for multiple attachments (grinding stones, cutoff wheels), 8467.29 is more appropriate. Another common error is using HS code 8459 or 8460, which cover machine tools for drilling or grinding. The critical distinction is that 8459 and 8460 are for stationary machines that are usually bolted to a floor or bench, whereas 8467 is strictly for portable, hand-held tools. Pneumatic rotary tools should be classified under 8467.11 or 8467.19, not 8467.29.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846729 (the code used for rotary tool), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846729 (the code used for rotary tool) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 846729, not only rotary tool.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.3B 39% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$1.7B 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $1.6B 10% of world exports
World total: $16.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.9B 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Canada $610M 4.1% of world imports
World total: $14.8B 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. 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 rotary tool
Brazil splits HS 8467.29 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8467.29.10Electric hand shears
- 8467.29.91Electric hand fabric cutters
- 8467.29.92Electric screwdrivers and threaders
- 8467.29.93Electric hand hammers
- 8467.29.99Other electric hand tools
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rotary tool
What is the HS code for Rotary tool?
The HS code for Rotary tool is 846729 (Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; other than saws and drills). The HS code for an electric hand-held rotary tool is 8467.29, covering other electromechanical tools for working in the hand.
How do I classify Rotary tool for customs?
Rotary tool is classified under HS code 846729 — Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; other than saws and drills. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the attachments?
Generally, no. Interchangeable tools (bits, sanding discs, grinding wheels) are classified according to their constituent material, often in Chapter 82 (tools of base metal) or Chapter 68 (abrasives), even if presented with the rotary tool.
Which countries are the top exporters of rotary tool (HS 846729)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846729 (the code used for rotary tool) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.3B, 39% of world exports), Vietnam (about $1.7B) and Germany ($1.6B). World exports came to about $16.1B, 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 rotary tool (HS 846729)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846729 (the code used for rotary tool) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.9B, 26% of world imports), Germany ($1.3B) and Canada ($610M). World imports came to about $14.8B, 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 Rotary tool the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846729 for Rotary tool 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 rotary tool in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 846729 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for rotary tool depends on the product's details: 8467.29.10 (Electric hand shears), 8467.29.91 (Electric hand fabric cutters), 8467.29.92 (Electric screwdrivers and threaders), 8467.29.93 (Electric hand hammers), 8467.29.99 (Other electric hand tools).