Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets

HS v2017 Code: 8209

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
82	09	n/a

Code	8209
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	82

Ancestor Codes: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal

This Code: Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets

Child Codes: Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale; Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools; Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances; Tools; hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink; Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no. 8208, and blades therefore

About tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets

hs code 8209 covers a diverse range of tools and tool components made from sintered metal carbides or cermets. These specialized materials offer superior hardness, wear resistance, and thermal properties compared to traditional tool materials, making them essential for a wide variety of industrial applications. The 8209 industry plays a crucial role in supporting manufacturing, construction, mining, and other key sectors of the global economy.

Production process

The production of tools and components under hs code 8209 typically involves powder metallurgy techniques. Tungsten carbide or other metal carbide powders are mixed with a binder, then pressed and sintered at high temperatures to form the desired shapes. Additional processing steps may include grinding, coating, or other finishing operations to achieve the required surface finish and performance characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the 8209 industry include tungsten, cobalt, and other metal carbide powders, as well as binders and other additives. Specialized production equipment such as powder presses, sintering furnaces, and grinding machines are also essential. The industry relies on a robust supply chain of raw materials, machinery, and supporting services to maintain production.

Production outputs

Tools and components classified under hs code 8209 are used across a wide range of industries, including 8201 Hand tools: spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, 8202 (Handsaws; blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades)) and 8203 (Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal-cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools).

Family tree for tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/82'>82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8209'>8209: Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8201'>8201: Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8202'>8202: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless blades)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8203'>8203: Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8204'>8204: Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8205'>8205: Tools, hand; (including glaziers' diamonds) n.e.c.; blow lamps; vices, clamps etc, other than accessories for and parts of, machine-tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand or pedal operated grinding wheels with frameworks</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8206'>8206: Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8207'>8207: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8208'>8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8210'>8210: Tools; hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8211'>8211: Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no. 8208, and blades therefore</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8212'>8212: Razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8213'>8213: Scissors; tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefore</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8214'>8214: Cutlery; other articles, (e.g. hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8215'>8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/820900'>820900: Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets</a>"]


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