Chapter 84 is the core chapter in the HS classification covering mechanical equipment and parts, including power machinery, pumps, fans, machine tools, office equipment, automatic data processing equipment, etc. This chapter emphasizes the function and working principle of machines, rather than specific industry uses. 8467 belongs to hand-held tools or portable power tools, and is a key heading in this chapter directly related to electric and pneumatic tools. Heading 8467 covers hand-held pneumatic or hydraulic tools, electric tools, and other power tools (such as those driven by internal combustion engines). It includes portable tools with functions such as drilling, tapping, grinding, milling, shearing, riveting, and impacting, as well as parts for these tools. However, it does not include stationary machine tools (8457-8466) or hand tools (8205). The first 2 digits 84 = machinery, mechanical appliances, electric motors, electrical equipment and parts thereof; digits 3-4 67 = hand-held pneumatic or hydraulic tools and electric tools; digits 5-6 70 = other power tools, i.e., hand-held tools driven by power sources other than pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric, such as hand-held tools driven by internal combustion engines. This subheading is a residual subheading covering power tools not otherwise specified. The goods are hand-held power tools, but they are neither pneumatic, hydraulic, nor electric, but driven by other power sources (such as gasoline engines or diesel engines), and are therefore classified under 8467.70. If electric, they would be classified under 8467.2; if pneumatic, under 8467.1; if hydraulic, under 8467.1; if stationary, under 8457-8466.
Chapter
Chapter 84 is the core chapter in the HS classification covering mechanical equipment and parts, including power machinery, pumps, fans, machine tools, office equipment, automatic data processing equipment, etc. This chapter emphasizes the function and working principle of machines, rather than specific industry uses. 8467 belongs to hand-held tools or portable power tools, and is a key heading in this chapter directly related to electric and pneumatic tools.
Heading
Heading 8467 covers hand-held pneumatic or hydraulic tools, electric tools, and other power tools (such as those driven by internal combustion engines). It includes portable tools with functions such as drilling, tapping, grinding, milling, shearing, riveting, and impacting, as well as parts for these tools. However, it does not include stationary machine tools (8457-8466) or hand tools (8205).
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 84 = machinery, mechanical appliances, electric motors, electrical equipment and parts thereof; digits 3-4 67 = hand-held pneumatic or hydraulic tools and electric tools; digits 5-6 70 = other power tools, i.e., hand-held tools driven by power sources other than pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric, such as hand-held tools driven by internal combustion engines. This subheading is a residual subheading covering power tools not otherwise specified.
Classification Basis
The goods are hand-held power tools, but they are neither pneumatic, hydraulic, nor electric, but driven by other power sources (such as gasoline engines or diesel engines), and are therefore classified under 8467.70. If electric, they would be classified under 8467.2; if pneumatic, under 8467.1; if hydraulic, under 8467.1; if stationary, under 8457-8466.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods should be specific and clear, such as "gasoline chain saw" or "internal combustion engine driven breaker pick." Use: Explain the specific application scenario of the tool, such as "used for forestry logging" or "used for construction concrete breaking." Power Source: Clearly state the drive method, such as "gasoline engine," "diesel engine," "compressed air," etc. Brand: Fill in the manufacturer or trademark brand; if there is no brand, write "unbranded." Model: Fill in the specific model or specification of the product for easy identification. Working Principle: Briefly describe the tool's working method, such as "reciprocating impact" or "rotary cutting." Hand-held or Not: Confirm whether it is hand-held; if stationary, it should be classified under other headings. Product Name: gasoline chain saw; Use: forestry logging; Power Source: gasoline engine; Brand: STIHL; Model: MS 180; Working Principle: gasoline engine drives chain rotary cutting; Hand-held: yes. Incorrectly declaring an electric tool as another power tool, leading to classification under 8467.70 instead of 8467.2. Failure to distinguish between hand-held and stationary; stationary should be classified under 8457-8466. Vague description of power source, such as "mechanical power," should be specific to gasoline engine or diesel engine.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods should be specific and clear, such as "gasoline chain saw" or "internal combustion engine driven breaker pick."
⚠️ Writing only "power tool" is too general and may easily be questioned by customs regarding classification.
Use
Explain the specific application scenario of the tool, such as "used for forestry logging" or "used for construction concrete breaking."
⚠️ Writing "used in industry" is too broad and lacks specificity.
Power Source
Clearly state the drive method, such as "gasoline engine," "diesel engine," "compressed air," etc.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring it as "electric," leading to incorrect classification under 8467.2.
Brand
Fill in the manufacturer or trademark brand; if there is no brand, write "unbranded."
⚠️ Confusing brand with model, or omitting it, leading to intellectual property risks.
Model
Fill in the specific model or specification of the product for easy identification.
⚠️ Incomplete model entry or inconsistency with the actual goods.
Working Principle
Briefly describe the tool's working method, such as "reciprocating impact" or "rotary cutting."
⚠️ The description is too simple, such as "used for cutting," without explaining the power transmission method.
Hand-held or Not
Confirm whether it is hand-held; if stationary, it should be classified under other headings.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring a stationary tool as hand-held, leading to classification errors.
Example： Product Name: gasoline chain saw; Use: forestry logging; Power Source: gasoline engine; Brand: STIHL; Model: MS 180; Working Principle: gasoline engine drives chain rotary cutting; Hand-held: yes.
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly declaring an electric tool as another power tool, leading to classification under 8467.70 instead of 8467.2.
Failure to distinguish between hand-held and stationary; stationary should be classified under 8457-8466.
Vague description of power source, such as "mechanical power," should be specific to gasoline engine or diesel engine.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1. Whether it is a hand-held tool; 2. Type of power source; 3. Function (drilling, cutting, etc.). 8467.70 is a residual subheading applicable only when the tool is hand-held and the power is not pneumatic, not hydraulic, and not electric. If the power is electric, classify under 8467.2; pneumatic or hydraulic under 8467.1. 8467.11 Hand-held pneumatic drills: The power is compressed air, not other power such as internal combustion engines, so it is classified under 8467.11. 8467.21 Hand-held electric drills: The power is an electric motor, classified under 8467.21, not 8467.70. 8467.81 Chain saws: If the chain saw is electric, classify under 8467.81; if driven by a gasoline engine, classify under 8467.70. 8205.59 Hand tools: Hand tools have no power device and are operated manually, classified under 8205. 8466.10 Machine tool parts: 8466 covers parts specifically for machine tools, while 8467.70 covers complete hand-held tools. Is it hand-held? Is the power source non-electric, non-pneumatic, and non-hydraulic? Does it have a tool function? Is it already listed under other subheadings of 8467? Is it confused with hand tools under 8205?
Basis
Core classification basis: 1. Whether it is a hand-held tool; 2. Type of power source; 3. Function (drilling, cutting, etc.). 8467.70 is a residual subheading applicable only when the tool is hand-held and the power is not pneumatic, not hydraulic, and not electric. If the power is electric, classify under 8467.2; pneumatic or hydraulic under 8467.1.
Confused Codes：
8467.11 - Hand-held pneumatic drills
The power is compressed air, not other power such as internal combustion engines, so it is classified under 8467.11.
8467.21 - Hand-held electric drills
The power is an electric motor, classified under 8467.21, not 8467.70.
8467.81 - Chain saws
If the chain saw is electric, classify under 8467.81; if driven by a gasoline engine, classify under 8467.70.
8205.59 - Hand tools
Hand tools have no power device and are operated manually, classified under 8205.
8466.10 - Machine tool parts
8466 covers parts specifically for machine tools, while 8467.70 covers complete hand-held tools.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it hand-held?
✓ Is the power source non-electric, non-pneumatic, and non-hydraulic?
✓ Does it have a tool function?
✓ Is it already listed under other subheadings of 8467?
✓ Is it confused with hand tools under 8205?
❓ FAQ
Which HS code should a gasoline chain saw be classified under? A gasoline chain saw is a hand-held power tool, powered by a gasoline engine, not electric, not pneumatic, and not hydraulic, so it is classified under 8467.70. If it is an electric chain saw, it is classified under 8467.81. What is the difference between 8467.70 and 8467.89? 8467.89 covers other hand-held pneumatic or hydraulic tools, while 8467.70 covers other power tools (non-pneumatic, non-hydraulic, non-electric). The core difference lies in the power source. How can one determine whether a tool is hand-held? Hand-held means it can be held or carried by a single person during operation, usually relatively light and equipped with a handle. If it requires fixed installation or is too heavy and needs support, it may be stationary and classified under other headings. How should the power source be filled in during declaration? It should be filled in specifically, such as "gasoline engine," "diesel engine," "compressed air," "electric motor," etc. Avoid general terms such as "mechanical power" or "power-driven." What is the export tax rebate rate for 8467.70? The export tax rebate rate may be adjusted according to national policies. It is recommended to consult the latest version of the Export Tax Rebate Rate Database or consult the local customs. Usually it can be checked in the tax rebate system by HS code. What regulatory conditions are required for importing 8467.70? Regulatory conditions depend on the specific goods and may involve import licenses for mechanical and electrical products, CCC certification, etc. It is recommended to consult the Customs Import and Export Tariff or use customs classification advance rulings. Is an internal combustion engine driven breaker pick classified under 8467.70? Yes, a hand-held breaker pick driven by an internal combustion engine is another power tool and is classified under 8467.70. If electric, it is classified under 8467.29; if pneumatic, under 8467.19. Are the tariff rates for 8467.70 and 8467.89 the same? The rates may differ. Specifically, consult the current year's Customs Import and Export Tariff. Generally, the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, etc., may vary by code, and the official publication should prevail.
Q: Which HS code should a gasoline chain saw be classified under?
A: A gasoline chain saw is a hand-held power tool, powered by a gasoline engine, not electric, not pneumatic, and not hydraulic, so it is classified under 8467.70. If it is an electric chain saw, it is classified under 8467.81.
Q: What is the difference between 8467.70 and 8467.89?
A: 8467.89 covers other hand-held pneumatic or hydraulic tools, while 8467.70 covers other power tools (non-pneumatic, non-hydraulic, non-electric). The core difference lies in the power source.
Q: How can one determine whether a tool is hand-held?
A: Hand-held means it can be held or carried by a single person during operation, usually relatively light and equipped with a handle. If it requires fixed installation or is too heavy and needs support, it may be stationary and classified under other headings.
Q: How should the power source be filled in during declaration?
A: It should be filled in specifically, such as "gasoline engine," "diesel engine," "compressed air," "electric motor," etc. Avoid general terms such as "mechanical power" or "power-driven."
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 8467.70?
A: The export tax rebate rate may be adjusted according to national policies. It is recommended to consult the latest version of the Export Tax Rebate Rate Database or consult the local customs. Usually it can be checked in the tax rebate system by HS code.
Q: What regulatory conditions are required for importing 8467.70?
A: Regulatory conditions depend on the specific goods and may involve import licenses for mechanical and electrical products, CCC certification, etc. It is recommended to consult the Customs Import and Export Tariff or use customs classification advance rulings.
Q: Is an internal combustion engine driven breaker pick classified under 8467.70?
A: Yes, a hand-held breaker pick driven by an internal combustion engine is another power tool and is classified under 8467.70. If electric, it is classified under 8467.29; if pneumatic, under 8467.19.
Q: Are the tariff rates for 8467.70 and 8467.89 the same?
A: The rates may differ. Specifically, consult the current year's Customs Import and Export Tariff. Generally, the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, etc., may vary by code, and the official publication should prevail.
⚠️ 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.