What is the HS code for a drill bit?

820750 for standard (non-rock) drilling bits — covering metal, wood, masonry, and plastic applications. Rock drilling bits use a different subheading (820713 or 820719).

Are masonry drill bits classified differently from metal drill bits?

No — despite the material difference in what they drill into, standard masonry, wood, and metal drill bits all fall under 820750. The classification split is about rock/earth-boring use versus general drilling, not the material being drilled.

What HS code applies to spare/replacement drill bit parts, not complete bits?

Parts (as opposed to complete, ready-to-use bits) generally fall under 820790, a separate subheading for parts of these tools.

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HS Code for Drilling Bits

Here is the official Harmonized System classification, tariffs, and duty rates for shipping drilling bits internationally.

Primary HS6 Subheading

8207.50

WCO HS 2022 Verified

Official Description

“Tools for drilling, other than for rock drilling, and parts thereof.”

Tariff Classification Hierarchy

Chapter 82Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal

Heading 8207Interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools

Subheading 820750Tools for drilling, other than for rock drilling, and parts thereof.

Last verified: July 2026Source: WCO Harmonized System 2022

Classification Reasoning

Heading 8207 covers interchangeable tools used with hand tools or machine tools — drilling, threading, tapping, milling, and similar functions. Within that heading, drilling bits split by application: standard drilling bits for metal, wood, plastic, and masonry (twist drills, spade bits, masonry bits, brad point bits) fall under 820750, while bits specifically designed for rock drilling or earth boring — used in mining and construction drilling — fall under a different subheading (820713 or 820719, depending on the cutting material). This is a genuine and consequential distinction: rock-drilling bits are classified differently because of their specialized construction (often tipped with cermets, tungsten carbide, or diamond) and intended heavy-duty application, not because of a minor labeling difference.

Related HS Codes for Drilling Bits Variants

Variant	HS Code	Why It Differs
Standard drilling bit (metal, wood, masonry, plastic)	820750	Most common consumer and industrial drill bits
Rock drilling / earth boring bit, cermet cutting part	820713	Specialized for mining/construction, different working material
Rock drilling / earth boring bit, other materials	820719	Same application, non-cermet cutting part
Threading or tapping tools	820740	Different function (cutting threads, not drilling holes)
Parts of drilling tools (not complete bits)	820790	Components rather than finished tools

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Import Duty Rates for Drilling Bits

Verified • July 2026

Country	Duty Rate	VAT / GST	De Minimis
🇺🇸United States	0–5%	–	Abolished / suspended
🇬🇧United Kingdom	2.7%	20%	£135 (ending October 1, 2028)
🇨🇦Canada	0–2.5%	5% GST	CA$150 (courier) / CA$20 (post)
🇺🇸Australia	0–5%	10% GST	AU$1,000
🇪🇺Germany (EU)	2.7%	19%	Replaced

United States Notice: Rock drilling/earth boring bits sit at 0%. Masonry, metal, or wood drills carry ~5% base duty. Plus Section 301 surcharges (7.5–25%) if manufactured in China. The $800 threshold is suspended; all shipments require full entry.

United Kingdom Notice: Standard MFN base duty sits at 2.7%. The £135 threshold is legally scheduled for full elimination by October 1, 2028.

Canada Notice: Rock drilling/earth boring tools are 0%. General-purpose drilling tools carry a 2.5% MFN rate. Local sales tax triggers on courier packages exceeding $40 CAD.

Australia Notice: Most machine drill bits enter at 0% under standard MFN rules; few sub-categories scale to 5%. International vendors must collect 10% GST at checkout if they cross local revenue boundaries.

Germany (EU) Notice: Standard MFN base duty across most subheadings (e.g., 8207.19 diamond rock drills, 8207.50 masonry drills) is 2.7%. B2C parcels under €150 incur €3 flat duty per tariff category instead. 19% VAT applies from the first cent.

Important Regulatory Note: Working part declaration: Commercial invoices must specify the cutting tip material (sintered metal carbide, natural/synthetic diamond, or high-speed steel). Missing this causes customs delays. | EU per-category rule: A mixed B2C order under €150 with a wood-drilling bit (8207.50) and a rock-drilling bit (8207.19) triggers two separate €3 flat fees (€6 total). | China origin: Section 301 punitive tariffs of 7.5–25% may apply to Chinese-manufactured bits in addition to the base duty.

Landed Cost Calculation Example

Here is a breakdown of estimated import costs for shipping a $15 product to Canada:

Landed Cost Receipt

Product Value:$15.00

Duty (0%):$0.00

VAT/GST (5%):$0.75

Est. Landed Cost:$15.75

* Illustrative — many 8207 tools are MFN duty-free in Canada; confirm exact subheading before publishing.

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