Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, etc., of base metal, including hand tools, power-operated tools, knives and scissors, razors, and similar cutting implements. This chapter does not include machine knives (classified under 82.07) or machine blades (82.07), nor does it include mechanical appliances of Chapter 84. The core characteristic is that these tools are usually made of base metal and are used for manual operation or mounted on machines. Heading 8207 covers hand tools (whether or not power-operated) or interchangeable tools for machine tools, including drill bits, milling cutters, reamers, broaches, gear-cutting tools, etc., for working metal, hard materials, wood, etc. It also includes saw blades for mechanical saws and interchangeable tools for drilling, tapping, reaming, and similar operations. However, it does not include machine tools with independent functions of Chapter 84. The first 2 digits 82: indicates Chapter 82, tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal. Digits 3-4, 07: indicates heading 8207, hand tools or interchangeable tools for machine tools. Digits 5-6, 11: indicates subheading 8207.11, specifically drill bits made of cemented carbide (cermet). Cemented carbide usually refers to cermet materials such as tungsten carbide, which have high hardness and wear resistance and are used for drilling metal, plastics, and other materials. This subheading specifically refers to drill bits, and the material is cemented carbide. This commodity is a cemented carbide drill bit, which is an interchangeable tool for machine tools, made of cemented carbide (cermet). According to General Rule of Interpretation 1, it should be classified under heading 8207. Subheading 8207.11 explicitly specifies drill bits of cemented carbide, so it is classified under 820711. It is not classified under 8207.19 (drill bits of other materials) or 8207.50 (other drill bits), because the material and use are already specified.
Chapter
Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, etc., of base metal, including hand tools, power-operated tools, knives and scissors, razors, and similar cutting implements. This chapter does not include machine knives (classified under 82.07) or machine blades (82.07), nor does it include mechanical appliances of Chapter 84. The core characteristic is that these tools are usually made of base metal and are used for manual operation or mounted on machines.
Heading
Heading 8207 covers hand tools (whether or not power-operated) or interchangeable tools for machine tools, including drill bits, milling cutters, reamers, broaches, gear-cutting tools, etc., for working metal, hard materials, wood, etc. It also includes saw blades for mechanical saws and interchangeable tools for drilling, tapping, reaming, and similar operations. However, it does not include machine tools with independent functions of Chapter 84.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 82: indicates Chapter 82, tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal. Digits 3-4, 07: indicates heading 8207, hand tools or interchangeable tools for machine tools. Digits 5-6, 11: indicates subheading 8207.11, specifically drill bits made of cemented carbide (cermet). Cemented carbide usually refers to cermet materials such as tungsten carbide, which have high hardness and wear resistance and are used for drilling metal, plastics, and other materials. This subheading specifically refers to drill bits, and the material is cemented carbide.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a cemented carbide drill bit, which is an interchangeable tool for machine tools, made of cemented carbide (cermet). According to General Rule of Interpretation 1, it should be classified under heading 8207. Subheading 8207.11 explicitly specifies drill bits of cemented carbide, so it is classified under 820711. It is not classified under 8207.19 (drill bits of other materials) or 8207.50 (other drill bits), because the material and use are already specified.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign-language names of the declared commodity should accurately reflect the product's attributes, such as "cemented carbide drill bit" or "Cemented carbide drill bit." Material: Clearly state the material of the working part of the drill bit, such as tungsten carbide (cemented carbide), as well as the material of the shank (such as high-speed steel). Use: Explain the processing object and machine for which the drill bit is suitable, such as "for drilling metal on CNC machine tools." Brand: Fill in the brand name of the drill bit (if any); if there is no brand, fill in "none." Model: Fill in the product's model or specifications, such as diameter, length, and other parameters. Interchangeable or Not: Declare whether the drill bit is an interchangeable tool; usually drill bits for machine tools are interchangeable. Processed Material: Explain the material the drill bit is mainly used to drill, such as metal, plastic, wood, etc. Product name: cemented carbide drill bit; Material: tungsten carbide cemented carbide (working part), high-speed steel (shank); Use: for drilling metal on CNC machine tools; Brand: XYZ; Model: D10*100; Interchangeable or not: yes; Processed material: steel, cast iron. Failure to indicate that the material is cemented carbide, leading to classification under other subheadings. Mistakenly classifying a machine tool drill bit as a hand tool (8205). Ignoring interchangeability and incorrectly classifying as machine parts (8466). False declaration of brand and model, affecting customs valuation and classification.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign-language names of the declared commodity should accurately reflect the product's attributes, such as "cemented carbide drill bit" or "Cemented carbide drill bit."
⚠️ Writing only "drill bit" without indicating the material, or mistakenly writing "diamond drill bit."
Material
Clearly state the material of the working part of the drill bit, such as tungsten carbide (cemented carbide), as well as the material of the shank (such as high-speed steel).
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring cemented carbide as alloy steel or high-speed steel.
Use
Explain the processing object and machine for which the drill bit is suitable, such as "for drilling metal on CNC machine tools."
⚠️ Writing vaguely "for drilling" without specifying the processed material or machine type.
Brand
Fill in the brand name of the drill bit (if any); if there is no brand, fill in "none."
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in the manufacturer's name as the brand.
Model
Fill in the product's model or specifications, such as diameter, length, and other parameters.
⚠️ Incomplete model entry or inconsistency with the actual product.
Interchangeable or Not
Declare whether the drill bit is an interchangeable tool; usually drill bits for machine tools are interchangeable.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring a fixed drill bit as interchangeable.
Processed Material
Explain the material the drill bit is mainly used to drill, such as metal, plastic, wood, etc.
⚠️ Failure to indicate the processed material, leading to classification disputes.
Example： Product name: cemented carbide drill bit; Material: tungsten carbide cemented carbide (working part), high-speed steel (shank); Use: for drilling metal on CNC machine tools; Brand: XYZ; Model: D10*100; Interchangeable or not: yes; Processed material: steel, cast iron.
Common Mistakes：
Failure to indicate that the material is cemented carbide, leading to classification under other subheadings.
Mistakenly classifying a machine tool drill bit as a hand tool (8205).
Ignoring interchangeability and incorrectly classifying as machine parts (8466).
False declaration of brand and model, affecting customs valuation and classification.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1. The commodity is a drill bit, which belongs to "interchangeable tools" under heading 8207; 2. The material is cemented carbide (cermet), which conforms to the description of subheading 8207.11; 3. The use is for machine tools, not hand tools; 4. According to General Rules of Interpretation 1 and 6, determine the subheading. 820750 Drill bits of other materials: 820750 covers drill bits made of materials other than cemented carbide (such as high-speed steel). If the working part of the drill bit is high-speed steel, it is classified under 820750. 820719 Other cemented carbide tools: 820719 covers other interchangeable tools made of cemented carbide (such as milling cutters and reamers), but does not include drill bits. Drill bits are specifically under 820711. 820551 Hand drills: 820551 is hand tools (including hand drills), not interchangeable tools for machine tools. If the drill bit is part of a hand tool, it is classified under 8205. 846693 Machine tool parts: 846693 is parts specially designed for machine tools, not interchangeable tools. If the drill bit is a fixed component of a special-purpose machine tool, it may be classified under 8466. Is the working part of the drill bit cemented carbide? Is the drill bit used for machine tools and interchangeable? Is it clearly a drill bit rather than another tool? Are hand tools and machine parts excluded? Have the subheading texts and notes been checked?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1. The commodity is a drill bit, which belongs to "interchangeable tools" under heading 8207; 2. The material is cemented carbide (cermet), which conforms to the description of subheading 8207.11; 3. The use is for machine tools, not hand tools; 4. According to General Rules of Interpretation 1 and 6, determine the subheading.
Confused Codes：
820750 - Drill bits of other materials
820750 covers drill bits made of materials other than cemented carbide (such as high-speed steel). If the working part of the drill bit is high-speed steel, it is classified under 820750.
820719 - Other cemented carbide tools
820719 covers other interchangeable tools made of cemented carbide (such as milling cutters and reamers), but does not include drill bits. Drill bits are specifically under 820711.
820551 - Hand drills
820551 is hand tools (including hand drills), not interchangeable tools for machine tools. If the drill bit is part of a hand tool, it is classified under 8205.
846693 - Machine tool parts
846693 is parts specially designed for machine tools, not interchangeable tools. If the drill bit is a fixed component of a special-purpose machine tool, it may be classified under 8466.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the working part of the drill bit cemented carbide?
✓ Is the drill bit used for machine tools and interchangeable?
✓ Is it clearly a drill bit rather than another tool?
✓ Are hand tools and machine parts excluded?
✓ Have the subheading texts and notes been checked?
❓ FAQ
How are cemented carbide drill bits and high-speed steel drill bits distinguished in HS codes? Cemented carbide drill bits are classified under 820711, and high-speed steel drill bits are classified under 820750. The key distinction lies in the material of the working part of the drill bit: cemented carbide (cermet) versus high-speed steel. Material proof must be provided at declaration. Are drill bits for machine tools and hand drill bits classified under the same code? No. Interchangeable drill bits for machine tools are classified under 8207 (such as 820711), while hand drill bits are classified under 8205 (such as 820551). The basis for judgment is whether the drill bit is used for machine tools and is interchangeable; hand drill bits are usually integrated with hand tools. If the drill bit is made of cemented carbide but used for woodworking, does the code change? No. 820711 does not limit the processed material. As long as the drill bit is made of cemented carbide and used for machine tools, it is classified under 820711 regardless of whether it drills metal, wood, or plastic. However, if it is a hand woodworking drill, it is classified under 8205. How can I check the import tariff rate for cemented carbide drill bits? Tariff rates change. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs website or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 820711 and the country of origin, and the system will display the MFN rate, interim rate, etc. Must brand and model be filled in at declaration? Yes, brand and model are important elements for classification and valuation. If there is no brand, fill in "none"; the model should be filled in accurately to avoid customs clearance delays or penalties due to false declaration. What are the differences in classification and declaration between cemented carbide drill bits and diamond drill bits? Diamond drill bits are usually classified under 820719 (other cemented carbide tools) or 820750? Diamond is not cemented carbide. If it is made of diamond, it may be classified under 820719 or 820750. At declaration, the material must be clearly stated as diamond or cemented carbide. Can simplified declaration be used for cross-border e-commerce retail export of cemented carbide drill bits? Yes, but it must comply with cross-border e-commerce retail export policies. Simplified declaration still requires key information such as HS code, product name, quantity, and value, and the code must be accurate; otherwise, it may affect tax refunds or customs clearance.
Q: How are cemented carbide drill bits and high-speed steel drill bits distinguished in HS codes?
A: Cemented carbide drill bits are classified under 820711, and high-speed steel drill bits are classified under 820750. The key distinction lies in the material of the working part of the drill bit: cemented carbide (cermet) versus high-speed steel. Material proof must be provided at declaration.
Q: Are drill bits for machine tools and hand drill bits classified under the same code?
A: No. Interchangeable drill bits for machine tools are classified under 8207 (such as 820711), while hand drill bits are classified under 8205 (such as 820551). The basis for judgment is whether the drill bit is used for machine tools and is interchangeable; hand drill bits are usually integrated with hand tools.
Q: If the drill bit is made of cemented carbide but used for woodworking, does the code change?
A: No. 820711 does not limit the processed material. As long as the drill bit is made of cemented carbide and used for machine tools, it is classified under 820711 regardless of whether it drills metal, wood, or plastic. However, if it is a hand woodworking drill, it is classified under 8205.
Q: How can I check the import tariff rate for cemented carbide drill bits?
A: Tariff rates change. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs website or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 820711 and the country of origin, and the system will display the MFN rate, interim rate, etc.
Q: Must brand and model be filled in at declaration?
A: Yes, brand and model are important elements for classification and valuation. If there is no brand, fill in "none"; the model should be filled in accurately to avoid customs clearance delays or penalties due to false declaration.
Q: What are the differences in classification and declaration between cemented carbide drill bits and diamond drill bits?
A: Diamond drill bits are usually classified under 820719 (other cemented carbide tools) or 820750? Diamond is not cemented carbide. If it is made of diamond, it may be classified under 820719 or 820750. At declaration, the material must be clearly stated as diamond or cemented carbide.
Q: Can simplified declaration be used for cross-border e-commerce retail export of cemented carbide drill bits?
A: Yes, but it must comply with cross-border e-commerce retail export policies. Simplified declaration still requires key information such as HS code, product name, quantity, and value, and the code must be accurate; otherwise, it may affect tax refunds or customs clearance.
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