Product classification
HS code for Wrenches: 8204.11
Tools, hand, hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), non-adjustable.
Classification of wrenches under HS 8204.11
Wrenches are classified under HS code 8204.11 because they are hand-operated tools designed for tightening or loosening nuts and bolts. This specific code falls within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. Heading 8204 specifically identifies hand-operated spanners and wrenches, including torque meter wrenches but excluding tap wrenches. The subheading 8204.11 is reserved for non-adjustable varieties. Classification is determined by the tool's manual operation and its fixed-size jaw or socket mechanism, which distinguishes it from adjustable versions or power-driven tools. The material composition is typically hardened steel or alloy, which is a requirement for inclusion in this chapter.
- Covers
- Open-end wrenches
- Box-end wrenches
- Combination wrenches
- Socket wrenches (non-adjustable)
- Fixed-head torque wrenches
- Flare nut wrenches
- Ring spanners
- 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. Wrenches are frequently misclassified under HS code 8204.12, which is specifically for adjustable wrenches such as pipe wrenches or crescent wrenches. Another common error is using 8467.11 or 8467.21, which are for pneumatic or electromechanical hand tools; if the wrench is powered by an external source or battery, it cannot stay in 8204. Additionally, tap wrenches are excluded from this heading and are classified under 8205.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820411 (the code used for wrenches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820411 (the code used for wrenches) 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 wrenches.
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 wrenches
Brazil classifies wrenches 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 wrenches
What is the HS code for Wrenches?
The HS code for Wrenches is 820411 (Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), non-adjustable). The HS code for non-adjustable hand-operated wrenches is 8204.11.
How do I classify Wrenches for customs?
Wrenches 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.
Does this code include socket sets?
Yes, individual non-adjustable sockets and the hand-operated ratchets used with them are generally classified under 8204, though interchangeable socket bits are often classified under 8207.
Which countries are the top exporters of wrenches (HS 820411)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820411 (the code used for wrenches) 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 wrenches (HS 820411)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820411 (the code used for wrenches) 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 Wrenches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820411 for Wrenches 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 wrenches in Brazil?
In Brazil, wrenches (HS 820411) is classified under NCM 8204.11.00.