HS code for cordless drill
The U.S. HS code for a cordless drill is usually 8467.21.00.10 (battery), with a 1.7% general duty and an estimated total of 14.2% from China and 14.2% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 39.2% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 8467.21.00.10 | 1.7% | 14.2% |
- 8467.21.00.10: With self-contained electric motor / Drills of all kinds / Rotary / Battery powered
What decides the code
A cordless drill is a hand tool with a self-contained electric motor, classified under heading 8467 as a rotary drill, specifically 8467.21.00.10 when battery powered.
- The tool works in the hand and carries its own electric motor, which places it in heading 8467.
- It is a drill of all kinds, so it falls under subheading 8467.21 rather than other tool subheadings.
- The drill is rotary, which matches the rotary drill line under 8467.21.
- The motor runs on a battery, which is the battery powered line 8467.21.00.10.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a cordless drill under 8467.29 is wrong because that subheading covers tools other than drills.
- Putting the drill in 8508 is wrong because that heading covers vacuum cleaners, not hand drills.
- Classifying it under 8207 is wrong because that heading covers interchangeable tool bits, not the powered drill itself.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 14.2% = 1.7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 39.2%.
- Vietnam
- 14.2% = 1.7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8467.21.00.10, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Battery
- CN 8467 21 10, 2.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a cordless drill?
The U.S. HTS code for a cordless drill is usually 8467.21.00.10 (battery). The first six digits, 8467.21, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a cordless drill from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8467.21.00.10 is 1.7%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 14.2% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 14.2%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.