Heading · Section XV

8207: Interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (for example, for pressing, stamping, punching, tapping, threading, drilling, boring, broaching, milling, turning or screw driving), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock-drilling or earth-boring tools

8207
  • FreeUK
  • 2.7%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • 1.6%–8.4%USA
  • US$22.8bnWorld trade in 2024

10 subheadings make up heading 8207 in chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 8207 covers 36 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 8207 into 35 tariff lines; the duty is 2.7%.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 8207 covers 53 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 50%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 8207 into 22 tariff lines; the duty is between 1.6% and 8.4% (average 4.4%).

World trade in heading 8207 goods reached US$22.8bn in 2024, down 2.9% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 22.7% of the total, ahead of Germany.

The United States imported the most (US$3.1bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 16th among 213 exporters with US$324.6m.

The United Kingdom imported US$530.4m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 36 tariff lines EU 2.7% Third-country duty 35 tariff lines Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 53 tariff lines USA 1.6% – 8.4% General (MFN) 22 tariff lines · average 4.4%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

8207 · US$22.8bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$287.4kUS$287.4k+US$12.4m+US$188.8m+> US$654.6m

Exports: 213
  1. China: US$5.2bn
  2. Germany: US$4bn
  3. United States: US$1.9bn
  4. Japan: US$1.5bn
  5. South Korea: US$1.3bn
  6. Italy: US$968.1m
  7. Switzerland: US$654.6m
  8. Taiwan: US$626.1m
  9. France: US$437.9m
  10. India: US$374.5m
  11. Sweden: US$371.5m
  12. Austria: US$365.5m
  13. Spain: US$364.6m
  14. Netherlands: US$363.8m
  15. Canada: US$363.5m
  16. United Kingdom: US$324.6m
  17. Poland: US$300.7m
  18. Czechia: US$287.1m
  19. Thailand: US$237.3m
  20. Slovenia: US$226.3m
  21. Belgium: US$188.8m
  22. Israel: US$182.9m
  23. Vietnam: US$177.2m
  24. Mexico: US$174m
  25. Singapore: US$169m
  26. Türkiye: US$156.6m
  27. Hungary: US$155.3m
  28. Ireland: US$141.8m
  29. Brazil: US$122.3m
  30. Portugal: US$106.3m
  31. United Arab Emirates: US$98.8m
  32. South Africa: US$96.6m
  33. Malaysia: US$87.6m
  34. Finland: US$81.7m
  35. Denmark: US$67.5m
  36. Saudi Arabia: US$66.8m
  37. Norway: US$62.7m
  38. Slovakia: US$61.4m
  39. Australia: US$59.9m
  40. Bulgaria: US$43.2m
  41. Romania: US$40.7m
  42. Indonesia: US$36.6m
  43. Kazakhstan: US$33.9m
  44. Russia: US$33.4m
  45. Hong Kong SAR China: US$26.2m
  46. Serbia: US$25m
  47. Luxembourg: US$19.5m
  48. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$14.9m
  49. Chile: US$14.8m
  50. Lithuania: US$14.2m
  51. Croatia: US$12.7m
  52. New Zealand: US$12.4m
  53. Greece: US$9.8m
  54. Ukraine: US$8.3m
  55. Peru: US$7.9m
  56. Argentina: US$7.2m
  57. Philippines: US$7.1m
  58. Latvia: US$7m
  59. Estonia: US$6.4m
  60. Colombia: US$6.2m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$5.2bn 22.7%
2 Germany US$4bn 17.6%
3 United States US$1.9bn 8.2%
4 Japan US$1.5bn 6.6%
5 South Korea US$1.3bn 5.5%
6 Italy US$968.1m 4.2%
7 Switzerland US$654.6m 2.9%
8 Taiwan US$626.1m 2.7%
9 France US$437.9m 1.9%
10 India US$374.5m 1.6%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$3.1bn 13.5%
2 Germany US$2.3bn 9.9%
3 Mexico US$1.3bn 5.8%
4 China US$933.7m 4.1%
5 Canada US$785.2m 3.4%
6 France US$745.8m 3.3%
7 India US$656.7m 2.9%
8 Italy US$645.4m 2.8%
9 Switzerland US$592.2m 2.6%
10 Netherlands US$536m 2.3%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (for example, for pressing, stamping, punching, tapping, threading, drilling, boring, broaching, milling, turning or screw driving), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock-drilling or earth-boring tools?

Interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (for example, for pressing, stamping, punching, tapping, threading, drilling, boring, broaching, milling, turning or screw driving), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock-drilling or earth-boring tools fall under HS heading 8207, part of chapter 82, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on interchangeable tools for hand tools in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8207 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on interchangeable tools for hand tools in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8207 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most interchangeable tools for hand tools?

China, with US$5.2bn in 2024 (22.7% of world exports).