HS Code:
The Rotary type (including combined rotary-percussion) category, typically classified under HS Code 8467.21 or related codes, includes power tools such as rotary drills and hammer drills used for drilling, boring, or breaking materials like wood, metal, and concrete. These tools are essential in construction, manufacturing, and home improvement industries. The category encompasses both corded and cordless variants, with combined rotary-percussion tools offering additional hammering action for tougher materials. Global trade in this category is driven by demand in construction and industrial sectors, technological advancements in battery-powered tools, and increasing DIY trends.
Total Trade Volume
USD 5.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & International Trade Centre (ITC)
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12.5% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Shift to cordless rotary tools
Increased demand for battery-powered tools due to portability and advancements in lithium-ion technology, driving trade in high-value products.
2021-2023
Rising DIY and home improvement culture
Growing consumer markets in North America and Europe are boosting imports of affordable rotary tools from Asian manufacturers.
2020-2022
Sustainability and energy efficiency
Manufacturers are focusing on eco-friendly designs and energy-efficient motors, influencing trade patterns toward compliant products.
2022-2023
The European Union extended anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese power tools, including rotary drills, to protect domestic manufacturers.
March 2023
Increased costs for importers of Chinese rotary tools in the EU, potentially shifting trade flows to other Asian suppliers like Vietnam or Taiwan.
Revised rules of origin under the USMCA have encouraged regional production of power tools, benefiting North American manufacturers.
January 2023
Reduced tariffs on rotary tools traded between the US, Canada, and Mexico, enhancing regional trade.
Major manufacturers introduced next-generation lithium-ion batteries for cordless rotary tools, improving performance and runtime.
September 2022
Increased demand for premium cordless tools, driving export growth from technologically advanced countries like Japan and Germany.