Product classification
HS code for Screwdrivers: 8205.40
Tools, hand, screwdrivers.
Classification of screwdrivers under HS 8205.40
Manual screwdrivers are classified under HS code 8205.40. Chapter 82 deals with base metal tools, and heading 8205 covers hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds) not elsewhere specified or included. Subheading 8205.40 is the specific provision for screwdrivers. To qualify for this code, the tool must be a complete hand tool consisting of a handle and a shaft or blade designed to turn screws. This classification is distinct from interchangeable bits (8207.90) and power-operated tools (8467). The primary characteristic for classification here is that the tool is operated by hand and is a finished article. Even if the screwdriver has a specialized tip (like a star or hex shape), as long as it is a non-interchangeable hand tool, it remains under 8205.40. The materials used for the handle, such as plastic, rubber, or wood, do not change the classification as long as the working part is made of base metal. This code also includes specialized manual screwdrivers, such as those with insulated shafts for electrical work.
- Covers
- Standard flat-head screwdrivers
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Precision screwdriver sets (non-interchangeable)
- Insulated electrical screwdrivers
- Ratcheting manual screwdrivers (fixed blade)
- Offset screwdrivers
- Also under 8205.40
- Wera Kraftform Screwdriver Set
- Klein Tools Multi-bit Screwdriver
- Wiha Precision Screwdriver Set
- Stanley Screwdriver
Codes often confused with 8205.40
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with electric or pneumatic screwdrivers, which belong under HS code 8467.21 (drills) or 8467.29 (other electromechanical hand tools). HS code 8205.40 is strictly for non-powered hand tools. Additionally, screwdriver bits that are meant to be swapped in and out of a handle are classified under 8207.90. If a set contains one handle and multiple bits, it may be classified as a set under 8205.40 or 8207.90 depending on the essential character of the kit and the specific rules for sets in the General Rules for Interpretation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820540 (the code used for screwdrivers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820540 (the code used for screwdrivers) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 820540, not only screwdrivers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $400M 38% of world exports
- 2 Germany $176M 17% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$135M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $176M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $150M 15% of world imports
- 3 France $43M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $990M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 screwdrivers
Brazil classifies screwdrivers under NCM 8205.40.00: HS 8205.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about screwdrivers
What is the HS code for Screwdrivers?
The HS code for Screwdrivers is 820540 (Tools, hand; screwdrivers). The HS code for manual, non-interchangeable screwdrivers is 8205.40.
How do I classify Screwdrivers for customs?
Screwdrivers is classified under HS code 820540 — Tools, hand; screwdrivers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are torque screwdrivers included in this code?
Manual torque screwdrivers are generally classified under 8205.40, but if they are considered measuring instruments, they might fall under Chapter 90. However, most standard manual torque screwdrivers remain in 8205.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of screwdrivers (HS 820540)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820540 (the code used for screwdrivers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($400M, 38% of world exports), Germany ($176M) and Taiwan (about $135M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 screwdrivers (HS 820540)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820540 (the code used for screwdrivers) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($176M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($150M) and France ($43M). World imports came to about $990M, 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 Screwdrivers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820540 for Screwdrivers 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 screwdrivers in Brazil?
In Brazil, screwdrivers (HS 820540) is classified under NCM 8205.40.00.