Chapter 84 is the HS category covering machinery and mechanical appliances and parts thereof, including power machinery, agricultural machinery, machine tools, office equipment, automatic data processing equipment, bearings, transmission devices, etc. This chapter emphasizes the mechanical function and power attributes of goods rather than materials or uses. Almost all devices that perform work through mechanical movement (unless otherwise specified under electrical, optical, etc. headings) are classified in this chapter. Heading 8467 covers hand-held pneumatic or hydraulic tools and parts thereof, including portable tools with functions such as drilling, tapping, milling, grinding, riveting, and shearing. These tools must be driven by compressed air or hydraulic power and designed for hand-held operation. It does not include electric tools (classified under 8508) or pneumatic stationary equipment. First 2 digits 84: Chapter 84, machinery and mechanical appliances and parts thereof. Digits 3-4: 67: heading 8467, hand-held pneumatic or hydraulic tools and parts thereof. Digits 5-6: 11: subheading 846711, specifically hand-held pneumatic drills. Among these, the 5th digit 1 indicates pneumatic tools (as opposed to hydraulic tools), and the 6th digit 1 indicates drilling-type tools (as opposed to other functions). Therefore, 846711 specifically refers to hand-held, pneumatically driven drilling tools. The goods are hand-held pneumatic drills, which conform to the description of heading 8467: hand-held, pneumatic, drilling function. They are not classified under other subheadings of 8467 (such as 846719 for other pneumatic tools), nor under 8508 for electric tools, because their power source is compressed air rather than electricity.
Chapter
Chapter 84 is the HS category covering machinery and mechanical appliances and parts thereof, including power machinery, agricultural machinery, machine tools, office equipment, automatic data processing equipment, bearings, transmission devices, etc. This chapter emphasizes the mechanical function and power attributes of goods rather than materials or uses. Almost all devices that perform work through mechanical movement (unless otherwise specified under electrical, optical, etc. headings) are classified in this chapter.
Heading
Heading 8467 covers hand-held pneumatic or hydraulic tools and parts thereof, including portable tools with functions such as drilling, tapping, milling, grinding, riveting, and shearing. These tools must be driven by compressed air or hydraulic power and designed for hand-held operation. It does not include electric tools (classified under 8508) or pneumatic stationary equipment.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 84: Chapter 84, machinery and mechanical appliances and parts thereof. Digits 3-4: 67: heading 8467, hand-held pneumatic or hydraulic tools and parts thereof. Digits 5-6: 11: subheading 846711, specifically hand-held pneumatic drills. Among these, the 5th digit 1 indicates pneumatic tools (as opposed to hydraulic tools), and the 6th digit 1 indicates drilling-type tools (as opposed to other functions). Therefore, 846711 specifically refers to hand-held, pneumatically driven drilling tools.
Classification Basis
The goods are hand-held pneumatic drills, which conform to the description of heading 8467: hand-held, pneumatic, drilling function. They are not classified under other subheadings of 8467 (such as 846719 for other pneumatic tools), nor under 8508 for electric tools, because their power source is compressed air rather than electricity.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The standard name of the declared goods, which should include the drive method, function, and hand-held characteristics, such as "hand-held pneumatic drill". Brand: Fill in the manufacturer or trademark brand; if there is no brand, fill in "unbranded". Model: Fill in the specific model or specification, such as "AT-4032". Drive method: Clearly state "pneumatic" (compressed air driven) or "hydraulic"; do not vaguely write "powered". Use: Briefly describe the main application scenarios, such as "used for metal drilling, assembly lines". Working principle: Briefly explain that an air motor drives the drill bit to rotate to achieve drilling. Whether hand-held: Clearly state "hand-held" or "stationary"; this code requires hand-held. Product name: hand-held pneumatic drill; Brand: ATLAS; Model: AT-4032; Drive method: pneumatic; Use: for drilling metal parts; Working principle: compressed air drives the air motor to rotate the drill bit; Whether hand-held: yes. Mistakenly declaring a pneumatic drill as an electric drill, resulting in classification under 8508. Not indicating "hand-held", which may result in classification under other 8467 subheadings or 8462. Drive method is filled in vaguely, such as "pneumatic/electric dual-use", causing classification doubts.
Product name
The standard name of the declared goods, which should include the drive method, function, and hand-held characteristics, such as "hand-held pneumatic drill".
⚠️ Writing only "pneumatic drill" without indicating hand-held, or mistakenly writing it as "electric drill".
Brand
Fill in the manufacturer or trademark brand; if there is no brand, fill in "unbranded".
⚠️ Confusing brand with model, or omitting the brand and causing classification disputes.
Model
Fill in the specific model or specification, such as "AT-4032".
⚠️ Incomplete model entry or inconsistency with the actual goods.
Drive method
Clearly state "pneumatic" (compressed air driven) or "hydraulic"; do not vaguely write "powered".
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in "electric" or "manual", leading to incorrect classification.
Use
Briefly describe the main application scenarios, such as "used for metal drilling, assembly lines".
⚠️ Use description is too broad, such as "industrial use".
Working principle
Briefly explain that an air motor drives the drill bit to rotate to achieve drilling.
⚠️ Omitting the working principle, making it impossible to prove its pneumatic attribute.
Whether hand-held
Clearly state "hand-held" or "stationary"; this code requires hand-held.
⚠️ Not indicating hand-held, which may lead to incorrect classification under other 8467 subheadings or 8462.
Example： Product name: hand-held pneumatic drill; Brand: ATLAS; Model: AT-4032; Drive method: pneumatic; Use: for drilling metal parts; Working principle: compressed air drives the air motor to rotate the drill bit; Whether hand-held: yes.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly declaring a pneumatic drill as an electric drill, resulting in classification under 8508.
Not indicating "hand-held", which may result in classification under other 8467 subheadings or 8462.
Drive method is filled in vaguely, such as "pneumatic/electric dual-use", causing classification doubts.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) whether it is a hand-held tool; 2) whether it is driven by pneumatic (air) power; 3) whether it has a drilling function. If all are satisfied, classify under 846711. If it is stationary or non-pneumatic, classify under other headings. 846719 Other hand-held pneumatic tools: 846719 covers other pneumatic tools besides drilling, tapping, milling, etc., such as pneumatic wrenches and pneumatic grinders. 846721 Hand-held electric drills: 846721 is electrically driven, with electric power as the power source, while 846711 is pneumatically driven. 846729 Other hand-held electric tools: 846729 covers other electric tools, such as electric sanders, and does not include pneumatic tools. 846711 Hand-held pneumatic drills: This code specifically refers to pneumatic drills; if it is a pneumatic tapping tool, it should be classified under 846719. Is it hand-held for operation? Is it driven by compressed air? Does it have a drilling function? Is it non-electric and non-hydraulic? Is it not equipped with an electric motor?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) whether it is a hand-held tool; 2) whether it is driven by pneumatic (air) power; 3) whether it has a drilling function. If all are satisfied, classify under 846711. If it is stationary or non-pneumatic, classify under other headings.
Confused Codes：
846719 - Other hand-held pneumatic tools
846719 covers other pneumatic tools besides drilling, tapping, milling, etc., such as pneumatic wrenches and pneumatic grinders.
846721 - Hand-held electric drills
846721 is electrically driven, with electric power as the power source, while 846711 is pneumatically driven.
846729 - Other hand-held electric tools
846729 covers other electric tools, such as electric sanders, and does not include pneumatic tools.
846711 - Hand-held pneumatic drills
This code specifically refers to pneumatic drills; if it is a pneumatic tapping tool, it should be classified under 846719.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it hand-held for operation?
✓ Is it driven by compressed air?
✓ Does it have a drilling function?
✓ Is it non-electric and non-hydraulic?
✓ Is it not equipped with an electric motor?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference in HS codes between hand-held pneumatic drills and electric drills? Hand-held pneumatic drills are classified under 846711, while electric drills are classified under 846721. The difference lies in the power source: pneumatic drills use compressed air, and electric drills use electricity. Proof of the drive method is required for classification. If a pneumatic drill has an electronic speed control function, does it affect classification? No. 846711 covers pneumatic drills; even if equipped with electronic speed control or control devices, as long as the main power is pneumatic and it is hand-held, it is still classified under 846711. However, if electricity becomes the main drive, it may be classified under 8508. How are parts of pneumatic drills classified? Dedicated parts such as drill bits and chucks for pneumatic drills are generally classified under the parts subheadings of 8467 (such as 846792). However, if the parts themselves are general-purpose parts, they are classified according to material. How can I check the import tariff rate for 846711? It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 846711, select the destination country and country of origin, and the applicable tariff rate will be displayed. Note that tariff rates may vary due to free trade agreements. How should the "Drive method" field be filled in during declaration? It should clearly state "pneumatic" or "compressed air driven"; it must not state "electric" or "manual". If it is a gas-liquid hybrid, the main drive method must be indicated. What is the main difference between 846711 and 846719? 846711 specifically refers to hand-held pneumatic drills with a drilling function; 846719 covers other hand-held pneumatic tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, pneumatic grinders, and pneumatic tapping machines. If a pneumatic drill is used for drilling non-metals, does it affect classification? No. Classification is based on the tool's function and drive method, not the material being processed. As long as it is a hand-held pneumatic drilling tool, it is classified under 846711. What should be noted when declaring pneumatic drills for cross-border e-commerce retail? Detailed declaration elements such as product name, brand, model, drive method, and use must be provided, and the actual goods must be consistent with the declaration. If it is a set, each item must be classified separately.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between hand-held pneumatic drills and electric drills?
A: Hand-held pneumatic drills are classified under 846711, while electric drills are classified under 846721. The difference lies in the power source: pneumatic drills use compressed air, and electric drills use electricity. Proof of the drive method is required for classification.
Q: If a pneumatic drill has an electronic speed control function, does it affect classification?
A: No. 846711 covers pneumatic drills; even if equipped with electronic speed control or control devices, as long as the main power is pneumatic and it is hand-held, it is still classified under 846711. However, if electricity becomes the main drive, it may be classified under 8508.
Q: How are parts of pneumatic drills classified?
A: Dedicated parts such as drill bits and chucks for pneumatic drills are generally classified under the parts subheadings of 8467 (such as 846792). However, if the parts themselves are general-purpose parts, they are classified according to material.
Q: How can I check the import tariff rate for 846711?
A: It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 846711, select the destination country and country of origin, and the applicable tariff rate will be displayed. Note that tariff rates may vary due to free trade agreements.
Q: How should the "Drive method" field be filled in during declaration?
A: It should clearly state "pneumatic" or "compressed air driven"; it must not state "electric" or "manual". If it is a gas-liquid hybrid, the main drive method must be indicated.
Q: What is the main difference between 846711 and 846719?
A: 846711 specifically refers to hand-held pneumatic drills with a drilling function; 846719 covers other hand-held pneumatic tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, pneumatic grinders, and pneumatic tapping machines.
Q: If a pneumatic drill is used for drilling non-metals, does it affect classification?
A: No. Classification is based on the tool's function and drive method, not the material being processed. As long as it is a hand-held pneumatic drilling tool, it is classified under 846711.
Q: What should be noted when declaring pneumatic drills for cross-border e-commerce retail?
A: Detailed declaration elements such as product name, brand, model, drive method, and use must be provided, and the actual goods must be consistent with the declaration. If it is a set, each item must be classified separately.
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