GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 8207.50
8207.50.00.00.00: Interchangeable tools for drilling, of base metal, other than for rock drilling.
Drilling tools (not rock-drilling)
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: GCC Common Customs Tariff, in force from 1 January 2025 · checked on 24 October 2026
What you pay
Importing into GCC
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
8207.50 Tools for drilling, other than for rock-drilling
UK Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
EU 2.7% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Türkiye 2.7% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
USA 2.9% – 8.4% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 5.4% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Mexico 35% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 90 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 4% – 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 4.5% 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N355090 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a spade bit set from China
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- N318482 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and country of origin of a Twist Drill Bit
- 600012985 HMRC
The products are drill bits. They are interchangeable tools for the use with hand tools. The bits are made from high speed steel (HSS) and are specially tapered for the drilling of Christmas trees. The drill bits are available in two sizes: 145 mm long and 115 mm long. They are not suitable for…
7 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, 8207.50.00.00.00 is one of 1 line under subheading 8207.50, tools for drilling, other than for rock-drilling.
The customs duty is 5%, and quantities are declared in Kilograms.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is 2.7%, the Türkiye duty is 2.7%, the US duty is 2.9%–8.4%, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 35%, the Brazil duty is 16.2%, the Argentina duty is 18%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is 5%, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 4%–5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 5% and the Nigeria duty is 10%.
The GCC states imported goods of subheading 8207.50 worth US$145m in 2024; the largest supplier was China, and the United Kingdom ranked 3rd with US$5m.
Questions and answers
What is the GCC import duty for HS code 8207.50.00.00.00?
The customs duty in the GCC Common Customs Tariff is 5%; the supplementary unit is Kilograms. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does the GCC import these goods from?
For subheading 8207.50 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$33m), followed by Germany.