Working Tariff Document of New Zealand · tariff item · HS 8207.90
8207.90.00.00: OTHER INTERCHANGEABLE TOOLS
Other interchangeable tools
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, in force from 24 October 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
What you pay
Importing into New Zealand
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
8207.90 Interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether: other interchangeable tools
UK Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
EU 2.7% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Türkiye 2.7% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
USA 1.6% – 5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 3.9% 
Canada Free – 9% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 4.5% 
Mexico 35% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 4% – 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 4.5% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 3.5% – 5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 4.8% 
Nigeria 20% 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.
- 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
- 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…
10 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
Tariff item 8207.90.00.00 is a line of the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand under HS subheading 8207.90 (interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether: other interchangeable tools).
The normal tariff rate is 5%.
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 1.6%–5%, the Canada duty is 0%–9%, the Mexico duty is 35%, the Brazil duty is 16.2%, the Argentina duty is 18%, the Peru duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 4%–5%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 3.5%–5% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
New Zealand imported goods of subheading 8207.90 worth US$11m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the New Zealand import duty for tariff item 8207.90.00.00?
The normal tariff rate in the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand is 5%. 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 New Zealand import these goods from?
For subheading 8207.90 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$5m), followed by Australia.