Subheading · Chapter 82 · Heading 8207
8207.90: Interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether: other interchangeable tools
Other interchangeable tools
Official description Other interchangeable tools
8207.90 is the HS subheading for other interchangeable tools, under heading 8207 in chapter 82.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8207 90 00 00 Other interchangeable tools
- 8207 90 10 00 With working part of diamond or agglomerated diamond Free
- With working part of other materials
- 8207 90 30 00 Screwdriver bits Free
- 8207 90 50 00 Gear-cutting tools Free
- Other, with working part
- Of cermets
- 8207 90 71 00 For working metal Free
- 8207 90 78 00 Other Free
- Of other materials
- 8207 90 91 00 For working metal Free
- 8207 90 99 00 Other Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 2
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
Import requirements 3
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia, Syria, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 748, S.I. 2019/855, S.I. 2019/792, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9024
- 9032
- 9011
- 9022
- 9064
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- Iran, Libya, Russia
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/461, 2020 No. 1665, S.I. 2019/855
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £33.5m | 34.2% | -12.4% |
 United States | £14.1m | 14.4% | +9.1% |
 Germany | £8.8m | 9% | +1.8% |
 France | £4.9m | 5% | +122.9% |
 Taiwan | £4.8m | 4.9% | -14% |
 Italy | £3.8m | 3.9% | -6% |
| United Kingdom | £3.6m | 3.7% | +22.4% |
 South Korea | £2.9m | 3% | +36.6% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$102.4kUS$102.4k+US$3.4m+US$44.6m+> US$150.3m
Exports: 187
- China: US$726.4m
- Germany: US$608.9m
- United States: US$241.9m
- Taiwan: US$220m
- Italy: US$166.2m
- France: US$150.3m
- Japan: US$140.4m
- Switzerland: US$115.8m
- Vietnam: US$91.5m
- United Kingdom: US$69.2m
- South Korea: US$67.5m
- Poland: US$63.3m
- Czechia: US$60.7m
- Belgium: US$59m
- Spain: US$56.8m
- Austria: US$46.8m
- Singapore: US$46.1m
- Thailand: US$44.6m
- Hungary: US$40.7m
- Ireland: US$39.8m
- Portugal: US$38.2m
- Netherlands: US$37m
- India: US$29.3m
- Malaysia: US$29.3m
- Canada: US$27.8m
- Sweden: US$27.5m
- Israel: US$23.5m
- Denmark: US$21m
- Slovenia: US$19.3m
- Finland: US$18m
- Mexico: US$15.6m
- Slovakia: US$10.8m
- Australia: US$8.8m
- Türkiye: US$7.9m
- Brazil: US$6.4m
- Russia: US$6.4m
- South Africa: US$6.3m
- Norway: US$5m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$5m
- Indonesia: US$4.8m
- Serbia: US$4.6m
- Romania: US$4.3m
- Luxembourg: US$3.9m
- Kazakhstan: US$3.9m
- Latvia: US$3.4m
- Saudi Arabia: US$2.7m
- Estonia: US$2.6m
- Croatia: US$2.4m
- Lithuania: US$2.3m
- United Arab Emirates: US$2.1m
- Greece: US$2.1m
- Philippines: US$2m
- Argentina: US$1.5m
- Bulgaria: US$1.4m
- New Zealand: US$1.1m
- Pakistan: US$1.1m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$907k
- Kuwait: US$892.4k
- Tunisia: US$880.4k
- Morocco: US$555.9k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$895kUS$895k+US$7.5m+US$46.8m+> US$115.2m
Imports: 219
- United States: US$493.5m
- Germany: US$353.2m
- Thailand: US$136m
- France: US$134.4m
- India: US$116.2m
- China: US$115.8m
- Italy: US$115.2m
- United Kingdom: US$113.9m
- Canada: US$108.9m
- Mexico: US$101.6m
- Spain: US$89.4m
- Poland: US$83.6m
- Luxembourg: US$75.8m
- Netherlands: US$72.9m
- Switzerland: US$71.7m
- Belgium: US$62.8m
- Malaysia: US$62.6m
- Australia: US$61.1m
- Japan: US$60.7m
- Czechia: US$55m
- Austria: US$53.5m
- Türkiye: US$46.8m
- Portugal: US$46.2m
- Vietnam: US$43.6m
- Sweden: US$38.8m
- Russia: US$38.6m
- Singapore: US$38m
- Saudi Arabia: US$33m
- Brazil: US$32.9m
- Romania: US$32.8m
- South Korea: US$32.6m
- Hungary: US$27.4m
- Denmark: US$26.2m
- Taiwan: US$25.9m
- Philippines: US$23.9m
- Indonesia: US$23.7m
- Norway: US$22.3m
- Ireland: US$20.6m
- Slovakia: US$18.7m
- United Arab Emirates: US$17.4m
- Israel: US$16.6m
- Slovenia: US$15.4m
- Finland: US$13m
- South Africa: US$12.3m
- Morocco: US$12.2m
- Kazakhstan: US$11.5m
- New Zealand: US$11.4m
- Greenland: US$11.1m
- Argentina: US$11.1m
- Serbia: US$10.1m
- Tunisia: US$8.9m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$8.5m
- Chile: US$7.7m
- Croatia: US$7.6m
- Ukraine: US$7.5m
- Greece: US$7.1m
- Bulgaria: US$6.7m
- Uzbekistan: US$6.5m
- Egypt: US$5.5m
- Costa Rica: US$5.1m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$726.4m | 21% |
| 2 | Germany | US$608.9m | 17.6% |
| 3 | United States | US$241.9m | 7% |
| 4 | Taiwan | US$220m | 6.4% |
| 5 | Italy | US$166.2m | 4.8% |
| 6 | France | US$150.3m | 4.3% |
| 7 |  Japan | US$140.4m | 4.1% |
| 8 |  Switzerland | US$115.8m | 3.3% |
| 9 |  Vietnam | US$91.5m | 2.6% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | US$69.2m | 2% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$493.5m | 14.3% |
| 2 | Germany | US$353.2m | 10.2% |
| 3 |  Thailand | US$136m | 3.9% |
| 4 | France | US$134.4m | 3.9% |
| 5 |  India | US$116.2m | 3.4% |
| 6 | China | US$115.8m | 3.3% |
| 7 | Italy | US$115.2m | 3.3% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | US$113.9m | 3.3% |
| 9 |  Canada | US$108.9m | 3.1% |
| 10 |  Mexico | US$101.6m | 2.9% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 10
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.
- N364081 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of replacement needle cartridges from China
- N361526 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of tools from Canada
- N361410 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a multifunctional bit from Canada
- N355084 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a drill bit set from China
- N352233 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and country of origin of a drive socket, a drive bit socket, an impact socket, an impact socket adapter and a spark plug socket
- N351249 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and country of origin of sockets, a drive bit socket and an impact socket adapter
- 600014656 HMRC
A 12-piece CRV (chromium-vanadium steel) screwdriver and bit set Includes 10 CRV bits with a magnetic bit case. The screwdriver has a comfort grip handle and is heat treated. Intended for DIY. Approx. weight 0.21kg Packaged on printed card with a transparent moulded disposable blister cover.
- 600014655 HMRC
12 pc power bit set suitable for use with power tools. The set is made up of 10 40CR steel, heat treated, screwdriver heads in the following sizes: PH1, PH2, PH3, T10, T15, T20, 4.5,5.5,6 and 6.5 and a 60mm magnetic bit holder. Packaged in a PVC case and presented in a blister pack for retail sale.
- 600014654 HMRC
Pack of 34 Chrome-vanadium steel (CRV) screwdriver bit set supplied in bulk quantities. Includes CRV bits in a case to be used with power tools and screwdrivers. The product is heat treated. The set includes: 32 Chrome vanadium bits 2 Pack soft touch case 60mm Magnetic bit holder The case which…
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Sanctions · Applies from: CELEX 32026R0271 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8207.90 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 8207.90 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is 2.7%.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of other interchangeable tools into the UK came to £98m between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 1% on the year before); China supplied 34%, followed by United States.
In 2024, countries exported other interchangeable tools worth US$3.5bn (+3% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$726.4m), followed by Germany.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether: other interchangeable tools?
Interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether: other interchangeable tools fall under HS subheading 8207.90, part of heading 8207, 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 8207.90 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 8207.90 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$726.4m in 2024 (21% of world exports).
Which countries can export other interchangeable tools to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on other interchangeable tools?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import other interchangeable tools from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (34%), United States (14%) and Germany (9%), out of total imports of £98m.