Subheading · Section XV

8207.50: Tools for drilling, other than for rock-drilling

8207.50
  • FreeUK
  • 2.7%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • 2.9%–8.4%USA
  • US$4.7bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 8207.50 belongs to heading 8207 (interchangeable tools for hand tools) in chapter 82.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8207.50 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 8207.50 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is 2.7%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 8207.50 into 6 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 50%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, subheading 8207.50 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 2.9% and 8.4%.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$4.7bn (+2.1% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$1.4bn), followed by Germany.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$621.1m.

The United Kingdom ranked 22nd among 176 exporters with US$34.3m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$118.4m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines EU 2.7% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 6 tariff lines USA 2.9% – 8.4% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 5.4%

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.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 8207 50 00 00 Tools for drilling, other than for rock-drilling
  2. 8207 50 10 00 With working part of diamond or agglomerated diamond Free
  3. With working part of other materials
  4. 8207 50 30 00 Masonry drills Free
  5. Other
  6. For working metal, with working part
  7. 8207 50 50 00 Of cermets Free
  8. 8207 50 60 00 Of high speed steel Free
  9. 8207 50 70 00 Of other materials Free
  10. 8207 50 90 00 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8207 50 Tools for drilling, other than for rock-drilling:
  2. 8207 50 10 With working part of diamond or agglomerated diamond 2.7%—
  3. With working part of other materials:
  4. 8207 50 30 Masonry drills 2.7%—
  5. Other:
  6. For working metal, with working part:
  7. 8207 50 50 Of cermets 2.7%—
  8. 8207 50 60 Of high speed steel 2.7%—
  9. 8207 50 70 Of other materials 2.7%—
  10. 8207 50 90 Other 2.7%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 8207.50 Delmeye mahsus aletler (kaya delmeye mahsus aletler hariç):
  2. 8207.50.10.00.00 İşgören kısımları elmastan veya aglomere edilmiş elmastan olanlar 50%
  3. İş gören kısımları diğer maddelerden olanlar:
  4. 8207.50.30.00.00 Duvarcılığa mahsus matkaplar 50%
  5. Diğerleri:
  6. Metal işlemeye mahsus olanlar:
  7. 8207.50.50.00.00 İş gören kısımları sermetlerden 50%
  8. 8207.50.60.00.00 İş gören kısımları yüksek hız çeliğinden 50%
  9. 8207.50.70.00.00 İş gören kısımları diğer maddelerden 50%
  10. 8207.50.90.00.00 Diğerleri 50%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8207.50 Tools for drilling, other than for rock drilling, and parts thereof:
  2. 8207.50.20 With cutting part containing by weight over 0.2 percent of chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten or over 0.1 percent of vanadium 5%
  3. 8207.50.20.30 Masonry drills No.
  4. Twist drills:
  5. 8207.50.20.45 Brad point No.
  6. 8207.50.20.55 Other No.
  7. Other:
  8. 8207.50.20.70 For woodworking No.
  9. 8207.50.20.80 Other No.
  10. Other:
  11. 8207.50.40 Suitable for cutting metal, and parts thereof 8.4%
  12. 8207.50.40.30 Twist drills No.
  13. 8207.50.40.60 Other No.
  14. Not suitable for cutting metal, and parts thereof:
  15. 8207.50.60.00 For handtools, and parts thereof 5.2%No.
  16. 8207.50.80.00 Other 2.9%No.

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

8207.50 · US$4.7bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$33.6kUS$33.6k+US$4.9m+US$47.9m+> US$145.3m

Exports: 176
  1. China: US$1.4bn
  2. Germany: US$1.2bn
  3. Japan: US$211.2m
  4. Switzerland: US$208m
  5. United States: US$201m
  6. Slovenia: US$145.3m
  7. South Korea: US$113m
  8. France: US$109.5m
  9. Austria: US$94.5m
  10. Netherlands: US$87.1m
  11. Thailand: US$75.2m
  12. Taiwan: US$75.2m
  13. Czechia: US$69.5m
  14. United Arab Emirates: US$55m
  15. Spain: US$52.9m
  16. Italy: US$52.1m
  17. Brazil: US$50.7m
  18. Hungary: US$47.9m
  19. Poland: US$47.4m
  20. Belgium: US$42.5m
  21. Vietnam: US$39.6m
  22. United Kingdom: US$34.3m
  23. India: US$33m
  24. Singapore: US$28.7m
  25. Sweden: US$21.6m
  26. Romania: US$17.8m
  27. Kazakhstan: US$13.3m
  28. Saudi Arabia: US$11.6m
  29. Türkiye: US$11.3m
  30. Bulgaria: US$10.5m
  31. Denmark: US$10.3m
  32. Indonesia: US$9.7m
  33. Malaysia: US$9.6m
  34. South Africa: US$8.7m
  35. Australia: US$8.5m
  36. Slovakia: US$8.4m
  37. Portugal: US$7.8m
  38. Canada: US$6.9m
  39. Hong Kong SAR China: US$6.6m
  40. Israel: US$5.5m
  41. Norway: US$5.2m
  42. New Zealand: US$5.1m
  43. Mexico: US$4.9m
  44. Russia: US$4.3m
  45. Ireland: US$3.2m
  46. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$3.2m
  47. Lithuania: US$2.7m
  48. Serbia: US$2.6m
  49. Finland: US$2.3m
  50. Croatia: US$2.2m
  51. Greece: US$1.8m
  52. Luxembourg: US$1.7m
  53. Egypt: US$1.7m
  54. Latvia: US$1.6m
  55. Estonia: US$1.5m
  56. Ukraine: US$1.1m
  57. Chile: US$890.3k
  58. Armenia: US$686.9k
  59. Tunisia: US$577.6k
  60. Philippines: US$550.6k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.4bn 29.6%
2 Germany US$1.2bn 25.9%
3 Japan US$211.2m 4.5%
4 Switzerland US$208m 4.4%
5 United States US$201m 4.3%
6 Slovenia US$145.3m 3.1%
7 South Korea US$113m 2.4%
8 France US$109.5m 2.3%
9 Austria US$94.5m 2%
10 Netherlands US$87.1m 1.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$621.1m 13.2%
2 Germany US$604.3m 12.8%
3 Switzerland US$239.3m 5.1%
4 France US$182.1m 3.9%
5 Italy US$160.8m 3.4%
6 Netherlands US$156.3m 3.3%
7 Mexico US$143.7m 3.1%
8 Russia US$141.2m 3%
9 China US$139.9m 3%
10 Poland US$133.7m 2.8%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for tools for drilling, other than for rock-drilling?

Tools for drilling, other than for rock-drilling fall under HS subheading 8207.50, part of heading 8207, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on tools for drilling, other than for rock-drilling in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8207.50 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 tools for drilling, other than for rock-drilling in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8207.50 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 tools for drilling, other than for rock-drilling?

China, with US$1.4bn in 2024 (29.6% of world exports).