Product classification
HS code for Spanners: 8204.11
Tools, hand, hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), non-adjustable.
Classification of spanners under HS 8204.11
Hand-operated spanners and wrenches that are non-adjustable are classified under HS code 8204.11. This classification is determined by the tool's function as a manual implement for tightening or loosening bolts and nuts. Chapter 82 of the Harmonized System covers tools of base metal, and heading 8204 specifically addresses hand-operated spanners and wrenches, including torque meter wrenches but excluding tap wrenches. Subheading 8204.11 is designated for non-adjustable (fixed-size) versions, such as open-ended, combination, or ring spanners. The classification is based on the tool's lack of an adjustable mechanism, which distinguishes it from adjustable wrenches. To qualify for this code, the tool must be hand-operated; power-driven wrenches are classified elsewhere. The material must be base metal, typically steel or alloy steel, to meet the requirements of Chapter 82. The Explanatory Notes for 8204 specify that these tools may have handles that are fixed, hinged, or detachable, and may include ratchet mechanisms, provided they are not power-operated.
- Covers
- Open-ended spanners
- Ring spanners (box-end wrenches)
- Combination spanners
- Socket wrenches (fixed size)
- Flare nut wrenches
- Torque wrenches (non-adjustable type)
- Allen keys (hex keys)
- Also under 8204.11
- Snap-on Combination Wrenches
- Craftsman Box-End Wrenches
- Proto Open-End Wrenches
- GearWrench Ratcheting Wrenches (fixed size)
Codes often confused with 8204.11
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with adjustable wrenches (like monkey wrenches or pipe wrenches), which fall under HS code 8204.12. Additionally, tap wrenches used for threading are excluded from this heading and are classified under 8205.59. Pneumatic or electric power-operated wrenches are classified under heading 8467, as they are considered machinery rather than simple hand tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820411 (the code used for spanners), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820411 (the code used for spanners) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 820411, not only spanners.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $606M 30% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$380M 19% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $270M 13% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $317M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $188M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $66M 3.6% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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. 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 spanners
Brazil classifies spanners under NCM 8204.11.00: HS 8204.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about spanners
What is the HS code for Spanners?
The HS code for Spanners is 820411 (Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), non-adjustable). Non-adjustable hand-operated spanners are classified under HS code 8204.11.
How do I classify Spanners for customs?
Spanners is classified under HS code 820411 — Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), non-adjustable. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are Allen keys classified as spanners?
Yes, Allen keys (hex keys) are considered non-adjustable wrenches and are classified under HS code 8204.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of spanners (HS 820411)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820411 (the code used for spanners) in UN Comtrade data were China ($606M, 30% of world exports), Taiwan (about $380M) and Germany ($270M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 spanners (HS 820411)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820411 (the code used for spanners) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($317M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($188M) and France ($66M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 Spanners the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820411 for Spanners 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 spanners in Brazil?
In Brazil, spanners (HS 820411) is classified under NCM 8204.11.00.