Chapter 84 is a core chapter in the HS classification system, covering nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances, and their parts. This chapter includes power machinery, agricultural machinery, metalworking machine tools, office machinery, automatic data processing equipment, lifting and handling machinery, household machinery, etc. Its scope ranges from simple hand tools to complex automated production lines, making it one of the chapters with the richest variety of goods and the highest technological content in international trade. Goods in this chapter usually have power-driven or mechanical motion characteristics, but some hand tools are also classified in this chapter. Heading 8467 covers hand-held pneumatic tools or hand-held tools with self-contained non-electric power units. Specifically includes: rotary or percussive pneumatic tools, chain saws, hydraulic tools, internal combustion engine driven tools, etc. The common feature of these tools is that they are hand-held by the operator for operation, with power sources being compressed air, internal combustion engines, hydraulics, or other non-electric power, or although electric-driven but belonging to hand-held tools (such as electric drills, electric saws). This heading does not include electric hand-held tools (classified in 8508) and hand tools (classified in 8205). Code 846789 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits '84' represent Chapter 84, namely nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances, and their parts. The 3rd-4th digits '67' represent heading 8467, namely hand-held pneumatic tools or hand-held tools with self-contained non-electric power units. The 5th-6th digits '89' represent subheading 846789, namely other hand-held tools, which is a residual subheading covering other hand-held tools not specifically named under heading 8467, such as certain special-purpose pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, etc. Note: Under heading 8467, there are also subheadings such as 846711 (rotary pneumatic tools), 846719 (other pneumatic tools), 846721 (electric drills), 846722 (electric saws), 846729 (other electric tools), etc. 846789 specifically targets other hand-held tools that are non-electric and non-pneumatic or not named. This product is classified under 846789 because it is a hand-held tool with a non-electric power source (such as pneumatic, hydraulic, internal combustion engine, etc.), but does not belong to subheadings specifically named under heading 8467 (such as rotary pneumatic tools, electric drills, electric saws, etc.). If the tool is electric, it should be classified under 8508; if it is a hand tool, it should be classified under 8205. Therefore, 846789 is the residual code for hand-held non-electric tools not named.
Chapter
Chapter 84 is a core chapter in the HS classification system, covering nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances, and their parts. This chapter includes power machinery, agricultural machinery, metalworking machine tools, office machinery, automatic data processing equipment, lifting and handling machinery, household machinery, etc. Its scope ranges from simple hand tools to complex automated production lines, making it one of the chapters with the richest variety of goods and the highest technological content in international trade. Goods in this chapter usually have power-driven or mechanical motion characteristics, but some hand tools are also classified in this chapter.
Heading
Heading 8467 covers hand-held pneumatic tools or hand-held tools with self-contained non-electric power units. Specifically includes: rotary or percussive pneumatic tools, chain saws, hydraulic tools, internal combustion engine driven tools, etc. The common feature of these tools is that they are hand-held by the operator for operation, with power sources being compressed air, internal combustion engines, hydraulics, or other non-electric power, or although electric-driven but belonging to hand-held tools (such as electric drills, electric saws). This heading does not include electric hand-held tools (classified in 8508) and hand tools (classified in 8205).
Digit Breakdown
Code 846789 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits '84' represent Chapter 84, namely nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances, and their parts. The 3rd-4th digits '67' represent heading 8467, namely hand-held pneumatic tools or hand-held tools with self-contained non-electric power units. The 5th-6th digits '89' represent subheading 846789, namely other hand-held tools, which is a residual subheading covering other hand-held tools not specifically named under heading 8467, such as certain special-purpose pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, etc. Note: Under heading 8467, there are also subheadings such as 846711 (rotary pneumatic tools), 846719 (other pneumatic tools), 846721 (electric drills), 846722 (electric saws), 846729 (other electric tools), etc. 846789 specifically targets other hand-held tools that are non-electric and non-pneumatic or not named.
Classification Basis
This product is classified under 846789 because it is a hand-held tool with a non-electric power source (such as pneumatic, hydraulic, internal combustion engine, etc.), but does not belong to subheadings specifically named under heading 8467 (such as rotary pneumatic tools, electric drills, electric saws, etc.). If the tool is electric, it should be classified under 8508; if it is a hand tool, it should be classified under 8205. Therefore, 846789 is the residual code for hand-held non-electric tools not named.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the function and power type of the tool, such as 'hydraulic wrench', 'pneumatic grinder', etc. Brand: Fill in the brand or manufacturer name of the tool; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'. Model: Fill in the specific model or specification of the tool, such as 'HT-2000'. Power Type: Clearly indicate the power source of the tool, such as pneumatic, hydraulic, internal combustion engine, etc., non-electric. Use: Briefly describe the main use of the tool, such as 'for tightening bolts', 'for cutting metal'. Working Principle: Briefly explain the working method of the tool, such as rotary, percussive, reciprocating, etc. Material: Fill in the material of the main components of the tool, such as alloy steel, aluminum alloy, etc. Product Name: Hydraulic wrench; Brand: XYZ; Model: HW-3000; Power Type: Hydraulic; Use: For tightening bolts in oil pipelines; Working Principle: Hydraulic-driven rotation; Material: Alloy steel. Mistakenly classifying electric tools under 846789, when they should actually be under 8508. Mistakenly classifying hand tools under 846789, when they should actually be under 8205. Failure to accurately declare the power type, leading to incorrect subheading classification.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the function and power type of the tool, such as 'hydraulic wrench', 'pneumatic grinder', etc.
⚠️ Only writing 'tool' or 'hand-held tool', which is too general and does not reflect the power type and specific function.
Brand
Fill in the brand or manufacturer name of the tool; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'.
⚠️ Confusing brand with model, or omitting the brand causing customs questioning.
Model
Fill in the specific model or specification of the tool, such as 'HT-2000'.
⚠️ Incomplete model filling or inconsistent with the actual product.
Power Type
Clearly indicate the power source of the tool, such as pneumatic, hydraulic, internal combustion engine, etc., non-electric.
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in as 'electric', leading to classification error under 8508.
Use
Briefly describe the main use of the tool, such as 'for tightening bolts', 'for cutting metal'.
⚠️ Use description too broad, such as 'for industrial use'.
Working Principle
Briefly explain the working method of the tool, such as rotary, percussive, reciprocating, etc.
⚠️ Not filling in or filling in incorrectly, affecting subheading determination.
Material
Fill in the material of the main components of the tool, such as alloy steel, aluminum alloy, etc.
⚠️ Material filling inaccurate, such as 'metal' too general.
Example： Product Name: Hydraulic wrench; Brand: XYZ; Model: HW-3000; Power Type: Hydraulic; Use: For tightening bolts in oil pipelines; Working Principle: Hydraulic-driven rotation; Material: Alloy steel.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying electric tools under 846789, when they should actually be under 8508.
Mistakenly classifying hand tools under 846789, when they should actually be under 8205.
Failure to accurately declare the power type, leading to incorrect subheading classification.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are: 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 subheading specifically named under heading 8467. If it simultaneously satisfies hand-held and non-electric power, and is not specifically named in 846711 to 846789, it is classified under 846789. If electric, it is classified under 8508; if manual, it is classified under 8205. 846711 Rotary pneumatic tools: 846711 specifically refers to rotary pneumatic tools, such as pneumatic drills, pneumatic grinders; 846789 covers non-rotary or other unnamed pneumatic tools and non-pneumatic non-electric tools. 846719 Other pneumatic tools: 846719 covers other pneumatic tools besides rotary type, such as percussive pneumatic tools; 846789 includes non-pneumatic tools (such as hydraulic, internal combustion engine driven). 8508 Electric hand-held tools: 8508 covers electric hand-held tools, such as electric drills, electric saws; 846789 only covers non-electric hand-held tools. 8205 Hand tools: 8205 covers hand tools without power units; 846789 covers hand-held tools equipped with non-electric power units. Is it a hand-held tool? Is the power non-electric? Does it belong to a named subheading under heading 8467? Is it for industrial or household use? Is it equipped with a power unit?
Basis
The core criteria for classification are: 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 subheading specifically named under heading 8467. If it simultaneously satisfies hand-held and non-electric power, and is not specifically named in 846711 to 846789, it is classified under 846789. If electric, it is classified under 8508; if manual, it is classified under 8205.
Confused Codes：
846711 - Rotary pneumatic tools
846711 specifically refers to rotary pneumatic tools, such as pneumatic drills, pneumatic grinders; 846789 covers non-rotary or other unnamed pneumatic tools and non-pneumatic non-electric tools.
846719 - Other pneumatic tools
846719 covers other pneumatic tools besides rotary type, such as percussive pneumatic tools; 846789 includes non-pneumatic tools (such as hydraulic, internal combustion engine driven).
8508 - Electric hand-held tools
8508 covers electric hand-held tools, such as electric drills, electric saws; 846789 only covers non-electric hand-held tools.
8205 - Hand tools
8205 covers hand tools without power units; 846789 covers hand-held tools equipped with non-electric power units.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it a hand-held tool?
✓ Is the power non-electric?
✓ Does it belong to a named subheading under heading 8467?
✓ Is it for industrial or household use?
✓ Is it equipped with a power unit?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference between HS code 846789 and 8508? 846789 covers hand-held tools with non-electric power, such as pneumatic, hydraulic, internal combustion engine driven; 8508 covers hand-held tools with electric power, such as electric drills, electric saws. The key difference is the power source: non-electric goes to 8467, electric goes to 8508. Which code should a hydraulic wrench be classified under? A hydraulic wrench is a hand-held hydraulic tool. If not specifically named under heading 8467, it should be classified under 846789. If it is an electric hydraulic wrench, it is classified under 8508. How to distinguish between pneumatic tools and electric tools? Pneumatic tools use compressed air as power and are classified under 8467; electric tools use electricity as power and are classified under 8508. The power type must be clearly declared. What are the declaration elements for 846789? Mainly include product name, brand, model, power type, use, working principle, material, etc. Must be filled in accurately, avoiding general descriptions. Can hand tools be classified under 846789? No. Hand tools without power units should be classified under 8205. 846789 requires tools equipped with non-electric power units. Which code should an internal combustion engine driven chain saw be classified under? An internal combustion engine driven chain saw is a hand-held non-electric tool. If it is a chain saw, it should be classified under a specifically named subheading under heading 8467 (such as 846781), not 846789. How to inquire about the tax rate for 846789? The tax rate needs to be inquired according to the destination country's customs tariff, which can be obtained through customs official websites or trade data platforms. Note that tax rates may change, and it is recommended to refer to the latest tariff.
Q: What is the difference between HS code 846789 and 8508?
A: 846789 covers hand-held tools with non-electric power, such as pneumatic, hydraulic, internal combustion engine driven; 8508 covers hand-held tools with electric power, such as electric drills, electric saws. The key difference is the power source: non-electric goes to 8467, electric goes to 8508.
Q: Which code should a hydraulic wrench be classified under?
A: A hydraulic wrench is a hand-held hydraulic tool. If not specifically named under heading 8467, it should be classified under 846789. If it is an electric hydraulic wrench, it is classified under 8508.
Q: How to distinguish between pneumatic tools and electric tools?
A: Pneumatic tools use compressed air as power and are classified under 8467; electric tools use electricity as power and are classified under 8508. The power type must be clearly declared.
Q: What are the declaration elements for 846789?
A: Mainly include product name, brand, model, power type, use, working principle, material, etc. Must be filled in accurately, avoiding general descriptions.
Q: Can hand tools be classified under 846789?
A: No. Hand tools without power units should be classified under 8205. 846789 requires tools equipped with non-electric power units.
Q: Which code should an internal combustion engine driven chain saw be classified under?
A: An internal combustion engine driven chain saw is a hand-held non-electric tool. If it is a chain saw, it should be classified under a specifically named subheading under heading 8467 (such as 846781), not 846789.
Q: How to inquire about the tax rate for 846789?
A: The tax rate needs to be inquired according to the destination country's customs tariff, which can be obtained through customs official websites or trade data platforms. Note that tax rates may change, and it is recommended to refer to the latest tariff.
⚠️ 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.