Chapter 84 is the core chapter in the HS classification system covering machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical equipment, and their parts, ranging from power machinery, pumps, fans, machine tools, office equipment to automatic data processing equipment. Goods in this chapter generally have power drive, mechanical movement, or energy conversion functions, but exclude purely electrical equipment (Chapter 85) and transport vehicles (Chapter 87). Chapter 84 is one of the most technically complex and commodity-diverse chapters in international trade, and classification requires close attention to functional principles and uses. Heading 8467 covers hand-held pneumatic or hydraulic tools and hand-held tools with non-electric power, including pneumatic drills, pneumatic wrenches, hydraulic shears, spray guns, internal combustion engine-driven chain saws, lawn mowers, etc. The common features of tools under this heading are: hand-held operation, non-electric power (electric hand-held tools are classified under 8508), and powered by compressed air, hydraulic oil, or internal combustion engines. 8467 is the core heading for hand-held power tools, widely used in construction, manufacturing, maintenance, and gardening operations. Code 846780 is a six-digit subheading: the first 2 digits 84 = Chapter 84 machinery; the 3rd-4th digits 67 = heading 8467 hand-held pneumatic, hydraulic tools and non-electric hand-held tools; the 5th-6th digits 80 = subheading 846780, indicating 'other tools', i.e., non-electric hand-held tools not specified in other subheadings under 8467 (such as 846711 pneumatic drills, 846719 other pneumatic tools, 846721 electric drills, etc.). This subheading is a residual subheading, covering such as manual hydraulic tools, internal combustion engine-driven hand-held tools (except chain saws), certain specialized hand-held tools, etc. This commodity is classified under 846780 rather than adjacent codes, primarily because: 1) it must be a hand-held tool; 2) the power source is non-electric (electric-driven is classified under 8508); 3) it does not belong to specific subheadings already listed under 8467 (such as pneumatic drills, chain saws, etc.). If the tool is electric, it should be classified under 8508; if it is a machine tool or stationary equipment, it should be classified under 8456-8466; if it is a manual tool (no power), it should be classified under 8205. 846780, as a residual subheading, applies to other non-electric hand-held tools not otherwise specified.
Chapter
Chapter 84 is the core chapter in the HS classification system covering machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical equipment, and their parts, ranging from power machinery, pumps, fans, machine tools, office equipment to automatic data processing equipment. Goods in this chapter generally have power drive, mechanical movement, or energy conversion functions, but exclude purely electrical equipment (Chapter 85) and transport vehicles (Chapter 87). Chapter 84 is one of the most technically complex and commodity-diverse chapters in international trade, and classification requires close attention to functional principles and uses.
Heading
Heading 8467 covers hand-held pneumatic or hydraulic tools and hand-held tools with non-electric power, including pneumatic drills, pneumatic wrenches, hydraulic shears, spray guns, internal combustion engine-driven chain saws, lawn mowers, etc. The common features of tools under this heading are: hand-held operation, non-electric power (electric hand-held tools are classified under 8508), and powered by compressed air, hydraulic oil, or internal combustion engines. 8467 is the core heading for hand-held power tools, widely used in construction, manufacturing, maintenance, and gardening operations.
Digit Breakdown
Code 846780 is a six-digit subheading: the first 2 digits 84 = Chapter 84 machinery; the 3rd-4th digits 67 = heading 8467 hand-held pneumatic, hydraulic tools and non-electric hand-held tools; the 5th-6th digits 80 = subheading 846780, indicating 'other tools', i.e., non-electric hand-held tools not specified in other subheadings under 8467 (such as 846711 pneumatic drills, 846719 other pneumatic tools, 846721 electric drills, etc.). This subheading is a residual subheading, covering such as manual hydraulic tools, internal combustion engine-driven hand-held tools (except chain saws), certain specialized hand-held tools, etc.
Classification Basis
This commodity is classified under 846780 rather than adjacent codes, primarily because: 1) it must be a hand-held tool; 2) the power source is non-electric (electric-driven is classified under 8508); 3) it does not belong to specific subheadings already listed under 8467 (such as pneumatic drills, chain saws, etc.). If the tool is electric, it should be classified under 8508; if it is a machine tool or stationary equipment, it should be classified under 8456-8466; if it is a manual tool (no power), it should be classified under 8205. 846780, as a residual subheading, applies to other non-electric hand-held tools not otherwise specified.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the tool type and use, such as 'hydraulic torque wrench' or 'internal combustion breaker pick'. Brand: Fill in the brand or manufacturer name of the tool; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'. Model: Fill in the product model or specification code to facilitate customs identification of the specific commodity. Power Type: Clearly state the power source of the tool, such as 'pneumatic', 'hydraulic', 'internal combustion engine-driven', 'manual hydraulic', etc. Use: Explain the main application scenarios of the tool, such as 'used for automobile repair', 'used for construction breaking', etc. Working Principle: Briefly describe how the tool works, such as 'drives piston impact via compressed air', 'transmits pressure via hydraulic oil'. Is It Hand-Held: Confirm whether the tool is hand-held, as hand-held is a prerequisite for classification under 8467. Product Name: Hydraulic torque wrench; Brand: XXX; Model: HY-2000; Power Type: Hydraulic; Use: For bolt tightening; Working Principle: High-pressure oil supplied by a hydraulic pump station drives the wrench head to rotate; Is It Hand-Held: Yes. Note: This wrench needs to be connected to a hydraulic pump station, but it is hand-held during operation, meeting the classification under 846780. Mistakenly classifying electric hand-held tools under 846780, when they should actually be classified under 8508. Failure to distinguish pneumatic from hydraulic tools, leading to incorrect subheading selection. Misreporting stationary hydraulic tools as hand-held, which should be classified under 8462 or 8463.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the tool type and use, such as 'hydraulic torque wrench' or 'internal combustion breaker pick'.
⚠️ Declaring generically as 'tool' without distinguishing power type and specific function.
Brand
Fill in the brand or manufacturer name of the tool; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'.
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in the trader name as the brand, or omitting the brand, making identification impossible.
Model
Fill in the product model or specification code to facilitate customs identification of the specific commodity.
⚠️ Incomplete model filling or inconsistency with the actual item, affecting classification.
Power Type
Clearly state the power source of the tool, such as 'pneumatic', 'hydraulic', 'internal combustion engine-driven', 'manual hydraulic', etc.
⚠️ Misreporting electric drive as non-electric, leading to incorrect classification under 8508.
Use
Explain the main application scenarios of the tool, such as 'used for automobile repair', 'used for construction breaking', etc.
⚠️ Use description is too broad to assist in determining classification.
Working Principle
Briefly describe how the tool works, such as 'drives piston impact via compressed air', 'transmits pressure via hydraulic oil'.
⚠️ Not describing the working principle, making it difficult to distinguish pneumatic from hydraulic tools.
Is It Hand-Held
Confirm whether the tool is hand-held, as hand-held is a prerequisite for classification under 8467.
⚠️ Misreporting a stationary tool as hand-held, leading to incorrect classification.
Example： Product Name: Hydraulic torque wrench; Brand: XXX; Model: HY-2000; Power Type: Hydraulic; Use: For bolt tightening; Working Principle: High-pressure oil supplied by a hydraulic pump station drives the wrench head to rotate; Is It Hand-Held: Yes. Note: This wrench needs to be connected to a hydraulic pump station, but it is hand-held during operation, meeting the classification under 846780.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying electric hand-held tools under 846780, when they should actually be classified under 8508.
Failure to distinguish pneumatic from hydraulic tools, leading to incorrect subheading selection.
Misreporting stationary hydraulic tools as hand-held, which should be classified under 8462 or 8463.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core criteria for classification: 1) whether it is a hand-held tool; 2) whether the power source is non-electric (pneumatic, hydraulic, internal combustion engine, etc.); 3) whether it belongs to a specifically listed subheading under 8467. If it is hand-held and non-electric powered, and not listed in other subheadings, it is classified under 846780. Note that some tools, although hand-held but electric-powered, should be classified under 8508; some tools, although non-electric but stationary, should be classified under 8456-8466 or 8462, etc. 8508 Hand-held electric tools: 8508 covers electric-powered hand-held tools, such as electric drills, electric saws, etc. 846780 requires non-electric power, with power source being pneumatic, hydraulic, or internal combustion engine. 846711 Pneumatic drills: 846711 specifically lists pneumatic drills, while 846780 is for other tools. If the tool is a pneumatic drill, it should be classified under 846711 first. 846719 Other pneumatic tools: 846719 covers pneumatic tools not listed, such as pneumatic wrenches, pneumatic grinders, etc. If the tool is pneumatic but not a drill, it may be classified under 846719 rather than 846780. 8205 Hand tools: 8205 covers non-powered hand tools, such as manual wrenches, hammers, etc. 846780 requires the tool to have a non-electric power source. 8462 Hydraulic presses and machines for working metal: 8462 covers stationary hydraulic processing machines, while 846780 is for hand-held tools. If the tool is stationary, it should be classified under 8462. Is the tool hand-held? Is the power source non-electric? Does it belong to a listed subheading under 8467? Is it used for metalworking or non-metalworking? Does it require connection to an external power source?
Basis
Core criteria for classification: 1) whether it is a hand-held tool; 2) whether the power source is non-electric (pneumatic, hydraulic, internal combustion engine, etc.); 3) whether it belongs to a specifically listed subheading under 8467. If it is hand-held and non-electric powered, and not listed in other subheadings, it is classified under 846780. Note that some tools, although hand-held but electric-powered, should be classified under 8508; some tools, although non-electric but stationary, should be classified under 8456-8466 or 8462, etc.
Confused Codes：
8508 - Hand-held electric tools
8508 covers electric-powered hand-held tools, such as electric drills, electric saws, etc. 846780 requires non-electric power, with power source being pneumatic, hydraulic, or internal combustion engine.
846711 - Pneumatic drills
846711 specifically lists pneumatic drills, while 846780 is for other tools. If the tool is a pneumatic drill, it should be classified under 846711 first.
846719 - Other pneumatic tools
846719 covers pneumatic tools not listed, such as pneumatic wrenches, pneumatic grinders, etc. If the tool is pneumatic but not a drill, it may be classified under 846719 rather than 846780.
8205 - Hand tools
8205 covers non-powered hand tools, such as manual wrenches, hammers, etc. 846780 requires the tool to have a non-electric power source.
8462 - Hydraulic presses and machines for working metal
8462 covers stationary hydraulic processing machines, while 846780 is for hand-held tools. If the tool is stationary, it should be classified under 8462.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the tool hand-held?
✓ Is the power source non-electric?
✓ Does it belong to a listed subheading under 8467?
✓ Is it used for metalworking or non-metalworking?
✓ Does it require connection to an external power source?
❓ FAQ
How to check the import tariff rate for 846780? You can check the latest tariff rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 846780, select the importing country, origin, etc., and the system will display the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and it is recommended to refer to the customs system at the time of declaration. What is the main difference between 846780 and 8508? The core difference lies in the power source: 846780 covers non-electric powered (pneumatic, hydraulic, internal combustion engine) hand-held tools; 8508 covers electric-powered hand-held tools. If the tool uses an electric motor or electromagnetic drive, it should be classified under 8508. When declaring, the power type must be clearly stated to avoid classification errors. Should hydraulic wrenches be classified under 846780? If the hydraulic wrench is hand-held and driven by hydraulic oil, it is classified under 846780. However, if it is stationary or needs to be mounted on a workbench, it should be classified under 8462. When declaring, it is necessary to state 'hand-held' and 'hydraulic-driven' and provide the working principle. Which code is used for internal combustion engine-driven lawn mowers? Hand-held internal combustion engine-driven lawn mowers, if hand-operated, are classified under 846780; if push-type or ride-on, they may be classified under 8433. Judgment should be based on the operation method and structure. 846780 only covers hand-held tools. What are common errors in the declaration elements for 846780? Common errors include: declaring power type as 'electric' when it is actually pneumatic; not indicating 'hand-held'; missing brand and model; overly vague use description. These errors may lead to customs questioning the classification and prolong customs clearance. It is recommended to fill in the power type, working principle, and use in detail. Are all pneumatic tools classified under 8467? No. 8467 only covers hand-held pneumatic tools. Stationary pneumatic tools (such as pneumatic presses) should be classified under 8462 or other headings. In addition, pneumatic drills are classified under 846711, other pneumatic tools under 846719, and only those not listed are classified under 846780. What is the export tax rebate rate for 846780? The export tax rebate rate is periodically adjusted by the State Taxation Administration and may vary at different times. It can be obtained by checking the latest export tax rebate rate database or consulting the local tax bureau. Generally, the rebate rate for mechanical and electrical products is relatively high, but the actual policy shall prevail. How to distinguish between 846780 and 8205? 8205 covers non-powered hand tools, such as manual wrenches, pliers, hammers, etc.; 846780 covers non-electric powered hand-held tools, such as hydraulic wrenches, pneumatic wrenches, etc. The key difference is whether the tool has its own power source (non-electric). If it requires direct human operation, it is classified under 8205.
Q: How to check the import tariff rate for 846780?
A: You can check the latest tariff rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 846780, select the importing country, origin, etc., and the system will display the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and it is recommended to refer to the customs system at the time of declaration.
Q: What is the main difference between 846780 and 8508?
A: The core difference lies in the power source: 846780 covers non-electric powered (pneumatic, hydraulic, internal combustion engine) hand-held tools; 8508 covers electric-powered hand-held tools. If the tool uses an electric motor or electromagnetic drive, it should be classified under 8508. When declaring, the power type must be clearly stated to avoid classification errors.
Q: Should hydraulic wrenches be classified under 846780?
A: If the hydraulic wrench is hand-held and driven by hydraulic oil, it is classified under 846780. However, if it is stationary or needs to be mounted on a workbench, it should be classified under 8462. When declaring, it is necessary to state 'hand-held' and 'hydraulic-driven' and provide the working principle.
Q: Which code is used for internal combustion engine-driven lawn mowers?
A: Hand-held internal combustion engine-driven lawn mowers, if hand-operated, are classified under 846780; if push-type or ride-on, they may be classified under 8433. Judgment should be based on the operation method and structure. 846780 only covers hand-held tools.
Q: What are common errors in the declaration elements for 846780?
A: Common errors include: declaring power type as 'electric' when it is actually pneumatic; not indicating 'hand-held'; missing brand and model; overly vague use description. These errors may lead to customs questioning the classification and prolong customs clearance. It is recommended to fill in the power type, working principle, and use in detail.
Q: Are all pneumatic tools classified under 8467?
A: No. 8467 only covers hand-held pneumatic tools. Stationary pneumatic tools (such as pneumatic presses) should be classified under 8462 or other headings. In addition, pneumatic drills are classified under 846711, other pneumatic tools under 846719, and only those not listed are classified under 846780.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 846780?
A: The export tax rebate rate is periodically adjusted by the State Taxation Administration and may vary at different times. It can be obtained by checking the latest export tax rebate rate database or consulting the local tax bureau. Generally, the rebate rate for mechanical and electrical products is relatively high, but the actual policy shall prevail.
Q: How to distinguish between 846780 and 8205?
A: 8205 covers non-powered hand tools, such as manual wrenches, pliers, hammers, etc.; 846780 covers non-electric powered hand-held tools, such as hydraulic wrenches, pneumatic wrenches, etc. The key difference is whether the tool has its own power source (non-electric). If it requires direct human operation, it is classified under 8205.
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