Interchangeable tools for handtools — HTS 8207
Interchangeable tools for handtools, whether or not power operated, or for machine-tools (for example, for pressing, stamping, punching, tapping, threading, drilling, boring, broaching, milling, turning or screwdriving), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools; base metal parts thereof
Chapter 82 › Heading 8207
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8207 is a broad product category for interchangeable working tools used with handtools or machine-tools. It includes tools for operations such as pressing, stamping, punching, tapping, threading, drilling, boring, broaching, milling, turning, and screwdriving. It also covers certain dies for drawing or extruding metal, rock-drilling or earth-boring tools, and parts made of base metal for these tools.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, identify the tool’s specific function and design, then follow the subheadings and legal notes. The detailed code often distinguishes the tool by type, intended operation, construction, or the material of the working part—such as whether it contains or is made with diamond, other materials, or base metal. Do not assume that a tool belongs in heading 8207 merely because it is used with a drill or machine; classification depends on the tool itself and its principal function.
What to check
- Describe the tool’s exact operation: drilling, tapping, milling, stamping, drawing, earth boring, or another listed function.
- Check whether it is an interchangeable tool, rather than a complete handtool, machine, accessory, or replacement part classified elsewhere.
- Identify the working material and construction, including base metal, carbide, ceramic, diamond, or other specialized material, and review the relevant subheading wording.
- Use the product’s technical specifications, catalog description, drawings, and intended machine compatibility to support the classification.
- Read the complete 8-digit HTSUS subheading and applicable Section, chapter, and heading notes; ask a customs broker or classification specialist when the design has multiple functions or materials.
HTS heading 8207 summary
Interchangeable tools for handtools is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8207.19 | Other, including parts |
| 8207.30 | Tools for pressing, stamping or punching, and parts thereof |
| 8207.40 | Tools for tapping or threading, and parts thereof |
| 8207.50 | Tools for drilling, other than for rock drilling, and parts thereof |
| 8207.70 | Tools for milling, and parts thereof |
| 8207.80 | Tools for turning |
| 8207.90 | Other interchangeable tools, and parts thereof |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8207.13.00.00 👉 | With working part of cermets | 3.6% | Free | 60% |
| 8207.20.00 👉 | Dies for drawing or extruding metal, and parts thereof | 3.9% | Free | 30% |
| 8207.60.00 👉 | Tools for boring or broaching, and parts thereof | 4.8% | Free | 60% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8207?
Interchangeable tools for handtools, whether or not power operated, or for machine-tools (for example, for pressing, stamping, punching, tapping, threading, drilling, boring, broaching, milling, turning or screwdriving), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools; base metal parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.