Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks and parts thereof, of base metal. This chapter includes hand tools, power-operated tools, knives, blades, razors, scissors, agricultural tools, etc., but excludes certain specific tools such as machine knives (classified in Chapter 84) or electrical tools (classified in Chapter 85). The core point is that these articles are generally made of base metal and are used for manual operation or as machine attachments. Heading 8207 covers hand tools (whether or not power-operated) or interchangeable tools for machine tools, including tools for working materials such as metal, wood, and plastics, such as drilling, turning, milling, tapping, etc. It also includes wire-drawing dies, extrusion dies, stamping dies, etc. However, it excludes certain specific tools such as mining drill bits (8207.13), metalworking knives, etc. The key point of this heading is interchangeability, namely that the tools can be mounted on hand tools or machine tools for use. Code 820780 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits 82 represent Chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks and parts thereof, of base metal). Digits 3-4, 07, represent heading 8207 (interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools). Digits 5-6, 80, represent subheading 8207.80, specifically turning tools. Turning tools are interchangeable tools used on lathes for turning metal, wood, and other materials, by rotating the workpiece and using a tool for cutting. Subheading 8207.80 is further subdivided into multiple lower-level subheadings (such as 8207.80.10, etc.), but the 6-digit code already clearly identifies turning tools. Turning tools are classified under 8207.80 because they are interchangeable tools used on machine tools (such as lathes) for turning. They differ from 8207.50 (drilling tools) or 8207.60 (milling tools), and also from 8207.90 (other interchangeable tools). Turning tools are specifically used for turning operations, and their working method is to cut a rotating workpiece through the linear movement of the tool, so the classification is clear.
Chapter
Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks and parts thereof, of base metal. This chapter includes hand tools, power-operated tools, knives, blades, razors, scissors, agricultural tools, etc., but excludes certain specific tools such as machine knives (classified in Chapter 84) or electrical tools (classified in Chapter 85). The core point is that these articles are generally made of base metal and are used for manual operation or as machine attachments.
Heading
Heading 8207 covers hand tools (whether or not power-operated) or interchangeable tools for machine tools, including tools for working materials such as metal, wood, and plastics, such as drilling, turning, milling, tapping, etc. It also includes wire-drawing dies, extrusion dies, stamping dies, etc. However, it excludes certain specific tools such as mining drill bits (8207.13), metalworking knives, etc. The key point of this heading is interchangeability, namely that the tools can be mounted on hand tools or machine tools for use.
Digit Breakdown
Code 820780 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits 82 represent Chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks and parts thereof, of base metal). Digits 3-4, 07, represent heading 8207 (interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools). Digits 5-6, 80, represent subheading 8207.80, specifically turning tools. Turning tools are interchangeable tools used on lathes for turning metal, wood, and other materials, by rotating the workpiece and using a tool for cutting. Subheading 8207.80 is further subdivided into multiple lower-level subheadings (such as 8207.80.10, etc.), but the 6-digit code already clearly identifies turning tools.
Classification Basis
Turning tools are classified under 8207.80 because they are interchangeable tools used on machine tools (such as lathes) for turning. They differ from 8207.50 (drilling tools) or 8207.60 (milling tools), and also from 8207.90 (other interchangeable tools). Turning tools are specifically used for turning operations, and their working method is to cut a rotating workpiece through the linear movement of the tool, so the classification is clear.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "turning tool" or "turning cutter". It should accurately reflect the attributes of the commodity. Material: The main material of the declared tool, such as high-speed steel, cemented carbide, ceramics, etc. Material affects classification and tax rate. Use: Explain the type of machine tool or workpiece for which the tool is used, such as "for lathe" or "for metal turning". Brand: Declare the brand name; if there is no brand, state "unbranded". Brand affects customs protection of intellectual property rights. Model: Declare the specific model, such as "TNMG160408". The model helps identify the specific commodity. Interchangeable or not: Declare whether it is an interchangeable tool, that is, whether it can be mounted on different machine tools or hand tools. Workpiece material: Declare the material the tool is used to process, such as "metal", "wood", "plastic". Product name: turning tool (turning cutter); Material: cemented carbide; Use: for lathe, for metal turning; Brand: Sandvik; Model: CNMG120408; Interchangeable or not: yes; Workpiece material: steel.
Note: This commodity is an interchangeable turning tool, suitable for lathes, made of cemented carbide, brand Sandvik, model CNMG120408, used for turning steel parts. Incorrectly declaring a turning tool as a milling tool or drilling tool, resulting in incorrect classification. Failure to declare "for lathe" or "interchangeable" may result in classification as a hand tool or special-purpose tool. Material declaration is not specific, such as writing only "metal", affecting customs valuation and classification.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "turning tool" or "turning cutter". It should accurately reflect the attributes of the commodity.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring it as a "milling cutter" or "drill bit", resulting in incorrect classification.
Material
The main material of the declared tool, such as high-speed steel, cemented carbide, ceramics, etc. Material affects classification and tax rate.
⚠️ Declaring only "metal" is too general and fails to specify the alloy composition.
Use
Explain the type of machine tool or workpiece for which the tool is used, such as "for lathe" or "for metal turning".
⚠️ Failure to state "for lathe" may result in incorrect classification as a hand tool.
Brand
Declare the brand name; if there is no brand, state "unbranded". Brand affects customs protection of intellectual property rights.
⚠️ Omitting the brand or incorrectly declaring the brand, resulting in infringement risk.
Model
Declare the specific model, such as "TNMG160408". The model helps identify the specific commodity.
⚠️ Incomplete or incorrect model declaration, affecting customs valuation.
Interchangeable or not
Declare whether it is an interchangeable tool, that is, whether it can be mounted on different machine tools or hand tools.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring a special-purpose tool as interchangeable, resulting in incorrect classification.
Workpiece material
Declare the material the tool is used to process, such as "metal", "wood", "plastic".
⚠️ Failure to state the workpiece material may affect subheading determination.
Example： Product name: turning tool (turning cutter); Material: cemented carbide; Use: for lathe, for metal turning; Brand: Sandvik; Model: CNMG120408; Interchangeable or not: yes; Workpiece material: steel.
Note: This commodity is an interchangeable turning tool, suitable for lathes, made of cemented carbide, brand Sandvik, model CNMG120408, used for turning steel parts.
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly declaring a turning tool as a milling tool or drilling tool, resulting in incorrect classification.
Failure to declare "for lathe" or "interchangeable" may result in classification as a hand tool or special-purpose tool.
Material declaration is not specific, such as writing only "metal", affecting customs valuation and classification.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are: 1) whether it is made of base metal; 2) whether it is a hand tool or an interchangeable tool for machine tools; 3) whether it is used for turning. Turning tools must be used on lathes, cutting a rotating workpiece through the linear movement of the tool. If it is a manually operated turning tool (such as a hand-operated turning cutter), it is still classified under 8207, but if it is a special machine tool attachment (such as a special tool holder for an automatic lathe), it may be classified under 8466. In addition, if the tool is of one-piece construction (non-interchangeable), it may be classified under 8208 or another heading. 820750 Drilling tools: Drilling tools are used to make holes in solid material, while turning tools are used to turn the outer diameter or inner hole of a rotating workpiece. The two processing methods are different. 820760 Milling tools: Milling tools are used on milling machines and cut the workpiece through a rotating tool, while turning tools involve linear movement of the tool and rotation of the workpiece. 820790 Other interchangeable tools: This subheading covers interchangeable tools not elsewhere specified, such as broaching tools, gear-cutting tools, etc. Turning tools are specifically named and are not classified here. 820810 Knives and blades for machines: 8208 covers knives and blades for machines or mechanical appliances, but they are usually fixed-type and not interchangeable. Turning tools are interchangeable, so they are classified under 8207. 846693 Machine tool parts: 8466 covers parts and accessories of machine tools, but interchangeable tools are classified preferentially under 8207. If it is a special-purpose tool and not interchangeable, it may be classified under 8466. Is it made of base metal? Is it used on a lathe? Is it an interchangeable tool? Is it used for turning? Is it specifically named under 8207.80?
Basis
The core criteria for classification are: 1) whether it is made of base metal; 2) whether it is a hand tool or an interchangeable tool for machine tools; 3) whether it is used for turning. Turning tools must be used on lathes, cutting a rotating workpiece through the linear movement of the tool. If it is a manually operated turning tool (such as a hand-operated turning cutter), it is still classified under 8207, but if it is a special machine tool attachment (such as a special tool holder for an automatic lathe), it may be classified under 8466. In addition, if the tool is of one-piece construction (non-interchangeable), it may be classified under 8208 or another heading.
Confused Codes：
820750 - Drilling tools
Drilling tools are used to make holes in solid material, while turning tools are used to turn the outer diameter or inner hole of a rotating workpiece. The two processing methods are different.
820760 - Milling tools
Milling tools are used on milling machines and cut the workpiece through a rotating tool, while turning tools involve linear movement of the tool and rotation of the workpiece.
820790 - Other interchangeable tools
This subheading covers interchangeable tools not elsewhere specified, such as broaching tools, gear-cutting tools, etc. Turning tools are specifically named and are not classified here.
820810 - Knives and blades for machines
8208 covers knives and blades for machines or mechanical appliances, but they are usually fixed-type and not interchangeable. Turning tools are interchangeable, so they are classified under 8207.
846693 - Machine tool parts
8466 covers parts and accessories of machine tools, but interchangeable tools are classified preferentially under 8207. If it is a special-purpose tool and not interchangeable, it may be classified under 8466.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it made of base metal?
✓ Is it used on a lathe?
✓ Is it an interchangeable tool?
✓ Is it used for turning?
✓ Is it specifically named under 8207.80?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference in HS codes between turning tools and milling tools? Turning tools are classified under 8207.80, and milling tools under 8207.60. The main difference lies in the processing method: turning involves rotation of the workpiece and linear movement of the tool; milling involves rotation of the tool and linear movement of the workpiece. When declaring, the use and processing method must be clearly stated. How can I check the import tax rate for turning tools? Tax rates may change. It is recommended to check the latest tax rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the International Trade Single Window. Note that factors such as origin and free trade agreements may affect the actual tax rate. Do I need to provide the brand and model when declaring turning tools? Yes, brand and model are important declaration elements. Brand involves intellectual property protection, and model helps customs valuation and classification. If there is no brand, state "unbranded". Is there any difference in classification between cemented carbide turning tools and high-speed steel turning tools? There is no difference in classification; both are classified under 8207.80. However, material affects tax rates and regulatory conditions, and the material must be truthfully declared. If a turning tool is manually operated, is it still classified under 8207.80? Yes, manually operated turning tools (such as hand-operated turning cutters) are still classified under 8207.80, because 8207 includes hand tools and interchangeable tools for machine tools. How are turning tools distinguished from knives and blades for machines (8208)? 8208 covers knives and blades for machines or mechanical appliances, usually fixed-type and non-interchangeable. Turning tools are interchangeable and can be mounted on lathes, so they are classified under 8207. If the blade is interchangeable, it is still classified under 8207. What regulatory conditions are required for importing turning tools? Regulatory conditions vary by country. Basic documents such as invoices, packing lists, and contracts are usually required. Some countries may require certificates of origin, quality inspection certificates, etc. It is recommended to consult the local customs or customs broker. When classifying turning tools, does the workpiece material (such as metal or wood) affect the code? The workpiece material does not affect the 6-digit subheading 8207.80, but it may affect more detailed 8-digit or 10-digit codes. When declaring, the workpiece material still needs to be filled in so that customs can classify accurately.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between turning tools and milling tools?
A: Turning tools are classified under 8207.80, and milling tools under 8207.60. The main difference lies in the processing method: turning involves rotation of the workpiece and linear movement of the tool; milling involves rotation of the tool and linear movement of the workpiece. When declaring, the use and processing method must be clearly stated.
Q: How can I check the import tax rate for turning tools?
A: Tax rates may change. It is recommended to check the latest tax rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the International Trade Single Window. Note that factors such as origin and free trade agreements may affect the actual tax rate.
Q: Do I need to provide the brand and model when declaring turning tools?
A: Yes, brand and model are important declaration elements. Brand involves intellectual property protection, and model helps customs valuation and classification. If there is no brand, state "unbranded".
Q: Is there any difference in classification between cemented carbide turning tools and high-speed steel turning tools?
A: There is no difference in classification; both are classified under 8207.80. However, material affects tax rates and regulatory conditions, and the material must be truthfully declared.
Q: If a turning tool is manually operated, is it still classified under 8207.80?
A: Yes, manually operated turning tools (such as hand-operated turning cutters) are still classified under 8207.80, because 8207 includes hand tools and interchangeable tools for machine tools.
Q: How are turning tools distinguished from knives and blades for machines (8208)?
A: 8208 covers knives and blades for machines or mechanical appliances, usually fixed-type and non-interchangeable. Turning tools are interchangeable and can be mounted on lathes, so they are classified under 8207. If the blade is interchangeable, it is still classified under 8207.
Q: What regulatory conditions are required for importing turning tools?
A: Regulatory conditions vary by country. Basic documents such as invoices, packing lists, and contracts are usually required. Some countries may require certificates of origin, quality inspection certificates, etc. It is recommended to consult the local customs or customs broker.
Q: When classifying turning tools, does the workpiece material (such as metal or wood) affect the code?
A: The workpiece material does not affect the 6-digit subheading 8207.80, but it may affect more detailed 8-digit or 10-digit codes. When declaring, the workpiece material still needs to be filled in so that customs can classify accurately.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.