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HS Code for Power Drill in India: Cordless Kits, Drill Presses and EPR
By Abhishek Sadashiv · 16 years of experience in global logistics · Updated 5 October 2026 · 5 min read
Usual HS code for power drill (import)
8467 21 00
Drills of all kinds with a self-contained electric motor, held in the hand. Corded and cordless both usually land here.
Power drills are a big category for hardware traders and Amazon sellers, and most of them come from China. The code itself is not hard. What trips people up is the kit: a drill, two batteries, a charger and a box of bits, all in one blow-moulded case.
Here's how I'd think about it.
The usual HS code: 8467 21 00
| Level | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter | 84 | Machinery and mechanical appliances |
| Heading | 8467 | Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained motor |
| Subheading | 8467 21 | With self-contained electric motor: drills of all kinds |
| Tariff item | 8467 21 00 | Drills of all kinds |
Heading 8467 is for tools held in the hand that carry their own motor. A corded drill, a cordless drill driver, a hammer drill and an impact drill all usually fit "drills of all kinds". Rotary hammers used for drilling concrete usually sit here too.
Note that an impact driver or screwdriver (no chuck, made for driving screws) is not a drill. It usually goes under 8467 29 with other electric hand tools.
Why not 8459 or 8205?
Two common wrong turns:
- Bench and pillar drills (drill presses) are not hand tools. They stand on a bench or the floor, so they go to machine tools under heading 8459. Importers sometimes put them under 8467 because the supplier calls them "drills".
- Manual hand drills (the crank type) have no motor, so they go under 8205 with hand tools.
The kit question is the other one. When a drill, batteries and charger are sold together as one retail set, customs usually classifies the whole kit under the drill, because the drill gives the set its essential character. But if the batteries and chargers come as separate cartons or separate invoice lines, they're classified on their own: lithium-ion batteries under 8507 60 00 and chargers under 8504 40.
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Check my power drill →What decides the final code
- Hand-held or standing: hand-held is 8467; bench or pillar drills go to 8459.
- Drill or driver: drills are 8467 21 00; impact drivers and screwdrivers usually 8467 29.
- Motor type: electric is 8467 21; pneumatic drills are 8467 11.
- Kit or separate items: a retail kit usually follows the drill; loose batteries and chargers take their own codes.
- Accessories: drill bits alone go under 8207.
How import duty is worked out
Duty is calculated on the assessable value (CIF in rupees): Basic Customs Duty, then the Social Welfare Surcharge on that duty, then IGST on the total. Rates for power tools have changed in past Budgets, so check the current rate for 8467 21 00 on the day you file.
The easiest way is to run your exact drill or kit through a lookup, or use the free import duty calculator.
Compliance checklist for power drills
| Requirement | Status | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| E-waste EPR | 🔴 Mandatory | Electrical and electronic tools are covered by the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The importer needs EPR registration with CPCB. |
| Battery Waste Management (EPR) | 🔴 For cordless | Batteries imported inside or with equipment count. The importer needs battery EPR registration too. |
| Legal Metrology | 🔴 For retail packs | Importer name and address, MRP, net quantity, month of import and customer care details on the box. |
| BIS certification | 🟠 Check | Check whether any QCO or CRS currently covers electric power tools or the lithium battery pack in your model. |
| Dangerous goods shipping | 🟠 Check | Cordless kits by air need lithium battery DG paperwork (UN 3481) and the UN 38.3 test report. |
🔴 Mandatory · 🟠 Check · 🟢 Not required
Mistakes that cost importers money
- Filing a drill press under 8467 because the invoice says "drill".
- Splitting a kit across invoice lines and then classifying everything under the drill code.
- Forgetting EPR until Amazon or Flipkart blocks the listing.
- Sending cordless kits by air without DG documents.
My advice
If you sell drills online, you'll probably import many models and kit options. Check the code and compliance for each new variant before you order, especially when it comes with extra batteries or a stand. The extra ten minutes beats a held container.
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16 years of experience in global logistics
Built EximSetu after 16 years in global logistics, watching shipments get held, reassessed or delayed because of a wrong HS code or a missed compliance step. Every guide here is written from that experience, for the people who actually move cargo.
Frequently asked questions
▸What is the HS code for an electric drill in India?
Hand-held electric drills, corded or cordless, are usually classified under 8467 21 00 (drills of all kinds with self-contained electric motor).
▸What is the HS code for a bench or pillar drill?
Bench and pillar drills are machine tools, not hand tools, so they usually go under heading 8459, not 8467.
▸How is a cordless drill kit with batteries and charger classified?
A retail kit is usually classified under the drill (8467 21 00). Batteries and chargers shipped separately take their own codes, 8507 60 00 and 8504 40.
▸Do power drill importers need EPR registration?
Yes. Electric tools are covered by the E-Waste Rules, so the importer needs EPR registration with CPCB. Cordless models also need battery EPR.
Related HS codes
🧭 Full guide: How to Find the Correct HS Code for Your Product in India →This page is general information, not legal advice. The usual code can change with the exact product, and rates and rules change by notification. Always confirm for your exact product with your customs broker or the official notification.