Product classification
HS code for Stamping dies: 8207.30
Tools, interchangeable, (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching.
Classification of stamping dies under HS 8207.30
Stamping dies are classified under HS code 8207.30. This code is part of Chapter 82, which encompasses tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. Heading 8207 is specifically for interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools. Subheading 8207.30 covers tools for pressing, stamping, or punching. These dies are essential components in manufacturing, used to cut or shape sheet metal into specific forms by applying high pressure. The classification as an \"interchangeable tool\" means the die is designed to be mounted onto a machine (such as a mechanical or hydraulic press) and can be removed and replaced with different dies to produce different parts. The material of the working part of the tool is usually a hardened tool steel or carbide, which is a requirement for classification within Chapter 82.
- Covers
- Metal stamping dies
- Punching dies for sheet metal
- Progressive stamping dies
- Cold-pressing tools for metalworking
- Transfer dies
- Also under 8207.30
- Amada press brake tools
- Trumpf punching tools
- Dayton Progress die components
- Mate Precision Tooling
Codes often confused with 8207.30
Common mistake. Stamping dies are frequently misclassified under HS code 8480, which covers molding boxes and molds for metal foundry. However, 8480 is for molds used for casting or injection, whereas 8207.30 is for tools that mechanically press or punch solid material. Another common error is 8207.20, which is reserved for dies for drawing or extruding metal. Finally, the stamping machine itself is classified under 8462; only the removable, interchangeable tool (the die) falls under 8207.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820730 (the code used for stamping dies), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820730 (the code used for stamping dies) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 820730, not only stamping dies.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.9B 30% of world exports
- 2 Germany $806M 13% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $696M 11% of world exports
World total: $6.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $973M 16% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $658M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $573M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $5.9B 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 code for stamping dies
Brazil classifies stamping dies under NCM 8207.30.00: HS 8207.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about stamping dies
What is the HS code for Stamping dies?
The HS code for Stamping dies is 820730 (Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching). The HS code for interchangeable stamping, pressing, or punching dies is 8207.30.
How do I classify Stamping dies for customs?
Stamping dies is classified under HS code 820730 — Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic injection molds classified under 8207.30?
No, molds for plastics or metals that work by injection or compression of molten material are classified under HS code 8480.
Which countries are the top exporters of stamping dies (HS 820730)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820730 (the code used for stamping dies) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.9B, 30% of world exports), Germany ($806M) and South Korea ($696M). World exports came to about $6.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of stamping dies (HS 820730)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820730 (the code used for stamping dies) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($973M, 16% of world imports), Mexico ($658M) and Germany ($573M). World imports came to about $5.9B, 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 Stamping dies the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820730 for Stamping dies 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 stamping dies in Brazil?
In Brazil, stamping dies (HS 820730) is classified under NCM 8207.30.00.