Product classification
HS code for Tapping tools: 8207.40
Tools, interchangeable, (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for tapping or threading.
Classification of tapping tools under HS 8207.40
Tapping tools, used for creating internal screw threads in metal, plastic, or other hard materials, are classified under HS code 8207.40. This code is part of Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8207 is dedicated to interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools. Subheading 8207.40 specifically targets tools for tapping or threading. These tools are essential in machining and assembly, designed to be fitted into a holder or a machine spindle to perform a specific cutting or forming operation.
- Covers
- Machine taps
- Hand taps
- Threading dies
- Screw plates
- Tapping chasers
- Also under 8207.40
- OSG taps and dies
- Guhring threading tools
- Dormer Pramet taps
- Walter threading inserts
Codes often confused with 8207.40
Common mistake. Tapping tools are often confused with 8466, which covers parts and accessories for machine tools. However, 8207.40 is the correct code for the actual cutting tool bit that performs the work. Another common misclassification is 8205.10, which covers hand-operated tools like wrenches or screwdrivers. While a tap might be used with a hand-operated tap wrench, the tap itself remains under 8207.40. If the tool is a complete machine that performs tapping, it would be classified in heading 8459.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820740 (the code used for tapping tools), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820740 (the code used for tapping tools) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 820740, not only tapping tools.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $330M 29% of world exports
- 2 China $146M 13% of world exports
- 3 Japan $143M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $161M 14% of world imports
- 2 China $134M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $120M 11% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 tapping tools
Brazil splits HS 8207.40 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8207.40.10Interchangeable tools for internal threading
- 8207.40.20Interchangeable tools for external threading
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tapping tools
What is the HS code for Tapping tools?
The HS code for Tapping tools is 820740 (Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for tapping or threading). The HS code for interchangeable tapping or threading tools is 8207.40.
How do I classify Tapping tools for customs?
Tapping tools is classified under HS code 820740 — Tools, interchangeable; (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for tapping or threading. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the tap wrench?
No, a manual tap wrench is generally classified under 8205.10, while the interchangeable tap bit is 8207.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of tapping tools (HS 820740)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820740 (the code used for tapping tools) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($330M, 29% of world exports), China ($146M) and Japan ($143M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 tapping tools (HS 820740)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820740 (the code used for tapping tools) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($161M, 14% of world imports), China ($134M) and Germany ($120M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Tapping tools the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820740 for Tapping tools 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 tapping tools in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 820740 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for tapping tools depends on the product's details: 8207.40.10 (Interchangeable tools for internal threading), 8207.40.20 (Interchangeable tools for external threading).