Japan HS Code

HS Code 820520: Hammers and sledge hammers in Japan

Q: Is HS code 820520 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 820520 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Q: What system does Japan use to classify HS code 820520?

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 820520 in Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 820520 in Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 820520 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Hammers and sledge hammers. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 820520 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal, Heading 8205: Hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds), not elsewhere specified or included; blowlamps; vices, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machinetools or waterjet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand or pedaloperated grinding wheels with frameworks.

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Classification Path of HS Code 820520 in Japan

Section XV

Chapters (72-83) Base metals and articles of base metal

Chapter 82

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

HS Code 8205

Hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds), not elsewhere specified or included; blowlamps; vices, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machinetools or waterjet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand or pedaloperated grinding wheels with frameworks

HS Code 820520

Hammers and sledge hammers

HS Code 820520000

Hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds), not elsewhere specified or included; blow lamps; vices, clamps and the like, 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. > Hammers and sledge hammers 手道具及び手工具（ダイヤモンドガラス切りを含むものとし、他の項に該当するものを除く。）、トーチランプ並びに万力、クランプその他これらに類する物品（加工機械又はウォータージェット切断機械の附属品及び部分品を除く。）、金敷き、可搬式鍛冶炉並びにフレーム付きグラインディングホイールで手回し式又は足踏み式のもの > －ハンマー

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 820520 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8205

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 8205

1 820559: Other hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds) : Other $60.9M 2 820551: Other hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds) : Household tools $29.3M 3 820570: Vices, clamps and the like $17.1M

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 8205

1 820559: Other hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds) : Other $35.3M 2 820551: Other hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds) : Household tools $19.1M 3 820540: Screwdrivers $10.4M

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Related HS Code to Japan Hammers and Sledgehammers (820520)

HS Code 820520000

HS Code 820510

Drilling, threading or tapping tools

HS Code 820530

Planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood

HS Code 820540

Screwdrivers

HS Code 820551

Other hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds) : Household tools

HS Code 820559

Other hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds) : Other

HS Code 820560

Blowlamps

HS Code 820570

Vices, clamps and the like

HS Code 820590

Other, including sets of articles of two or more subheadings of this heading

HS Code 820110

Spades and shovels

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 820520 in Japan?

HS code 820520 covers Hammers and sledge hammers in Japan. It sits in Chapter 82 (Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal), Heading 8205 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 820520 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 820520?

Where can I officially look up HS code 820520 in Japan?