Product classification
HS code for Tool sets: 8206.00
Tools, hand, two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale.
Classification of tool sets under HS 8206.00
HS code 8206.00 is a unique classification for sets of hand tools. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the specific notes for Chapter 82, heading 8206 applies when two or more tools from headings 8202 to 8205 are put up in sets for retail sale. These headings cover items such as saws, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and hammers. For a product to be classified under 8206.00, it must be a functional set intended for a specific use or general maintenance and must be packaged together for sale to the end-user. This classification simplifies the customs process by allowing a diverse collection of tools to be imported under a single code rather than declaring each individual screwdriver or wrench separately. However, the set must primarily consist of tools from the specified range; if the set includes power tools or a significant number of items from other chapters, the classification may change. The "retail sale" requirement is key; bulk shipments of loose tools intended to be packaged later do not qualify for this heading.
- Covers
- Mechanic tool kits containing wrenches and pliers
- Household tool sets (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, and tape measure)
- Socket wrench sets in plastic carrying cases
- Screwdriver sets with interchangeable heads
- Also under 8206.00
- Craftsman 200-Piece Mechanic's Tool Set
- Stanley 65-Piece Homeowner's Tool Kit
- DeWalt General Purpose Tool Set
- Tekton Combination Wrench Set
Codes often confused with 8206.00
Common mistake. Tool sets are often misclassified under 8205.90 (other hand tools) or by individual component codes. Another common error is using 8467 for sets that include a power tool; if a set contains a dominant power tool (like a cordless drill), the entire set may be classified under 8467 as a power tool with accessories rather than a hand tool set.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820600 (the code used for tool sets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820600 (the code used for tool sets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% 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 820600, not only tool sets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 57% of world exports
- 2 Germany $169M 9.0% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$148M 8.0% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $161M 11% of world imports
- 2 United States $144M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 France $101M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 tool sets
Brazil classifies tool sets under NCM 8206.00.00: HS 8206.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tool sets
What is the HS code for Tool sets?
The HS code for Tool sets is 820600 (Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale). The HS code for sets of two or more hand tools (from headings 8202-8205) put up for retail sale is 8206.00.
How do I classify Tool sets for customs?
Tool sets is classified under HS code 820600 — Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can a set include a measuring tape?
Yes, a set can include minor accessories like a measuring tape, but the primary components must be tools from headings 8202 to 8205.
Which countries are the top exporters of tool sets (HS 820600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820600 (the code used for tool sets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 57% of world exports), Germany ($169M) and Taiwan (about $148M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of tool sets (HS 820600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820600 (the code used for tool sets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($161M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($144M) and France ($101M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 Tool sets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820600 for Tool sets 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 tool sets in Brazil?
In Brazil, tool sets (HS 820600) is classified under NCM 8206.00.00.