Product classification
HS code for Taps: 8205.10
Tools, hand, drilling, threading or tapping tools.
Classification of taps under HS 8205.10
The classification of taps under HS code 820510 is determined by their primary design as hand-operated tools. This specific subheading falls under Heading 8205, which encompasses hand tools that are not specified or included elsewhere in the nomenclature. For a product to be classified here, it must be intended for manual use, typically featuring a square shank designed to fit into a manual tap wrench or a fixed handle. These tools are used to cut internal threads into a pre-drilled hole in materials such as metal or plastic. The classification follows General Interpretative Rule 1, as the heading text explicitly mentions tools for drilling, threading, or tapping. Unlike machine-driven counterparts, these tools are characterized by their portability and reliance on manual torque, making them essential for maintenance, repair, and small-scale fabrication where precision manual threading is required.
- Covers
- Manual hand taps
- Hand-operated pipe taps
- Taper taps for manual use
- Plug taps for manual use
- Bottoming taps for manual use
- Manual tap wrenches (when imported as part of a set)
- Also under 8205.10
- Irwin Tap & Die Sets
- Stanley Hand Drills
- Bahco Tap Wrenches
- Ridgid Threading Dies
Codes often confused with 8205.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 820740. While 820510 is strictly for hand-operated tools, 820740 covers interchangeable tools for tapping or threading designed to be used with machine tools or power-operated hand tools. If a tap features a shank designed for a CNC machine, a lathe, or a pneumatic drill, it must be classified under 820740. Additionally, some importers confuse these with 8466, which covers parts and accessories for machine tools; however, the actual cutting tool itself is always classified in Chapter 82.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820510 (the code used for taps), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820510 (the code used for taps) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 12% of world imports. Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.3% of its imports here ($383K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 820510, not only taps.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $84M 37% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $24M 10% of world exports
- 3 United States $20M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $227M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $30M 12% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $14M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$13M 5.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.3% of its imports here ($383K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $243M 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 code for taps
Brazil classifies taps under NCM 8205.10.00: HS 8205.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about taps
What is the HS code for Taps?
The HS code for Taps is 820510 (Tools, hand; drilling, threading or tapping tools).
How do I classify Taps for customs?
Taps is classified under HS code 820510 — Tools, hand; drilling, threading or tapping tools. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for manual taps?
The HS code for manual, hand-operated taps is 820510.
Does this code include the wrench used to turn the tap?
If the wrench is presented with the taps as a set for retail sale, it is generally classified here; however, a standalone tap wrench may be classified under 820570 depending on its specific design.
Which countries are the top exporters of taps (HS 820510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820510 (the code used for taps) in UN Comtrade data were China ($84M, 37% of world exports), the Netherlands ($24M) and the United States ($20M). World exports came to about $227M, 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 taps (HS 820510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820510 (the code used for taps) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($30M, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($14M) and Russia (about $13M). World imports came to about $243M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.3% of its imports here ($383K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Taps the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820510 for Taps 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 taps in Brazil?
In Brazil, taps (HS 820510) is classified under NCM 8205.10.00.