Find HS Code and trade information for grinding drill

Grinding Drill

A grinding drill, often referred to simply as a drill, is a power tool primarily used for removing material from a workpiece through abrasion. It utilizes a rotating abrasive wheel or bit to cut, shape, and finish a wide variety of materials.

Material:

Grinding drills are constructed from a variety of materials, with the core components being:

• Motor: Typically electric, powered by AC or DC sources, though pneumatic (air-powered) models exist. Motor power is measured in Watts or horsepower (HP) and dictates the tool’s capacity.
• Housing: Commonly made of plastic, metal alloys, or a combination of both for durability and insulation.
• Chuck: The clamping mechanism holding the bit. Constructed from steel alloys for strength and precision.
• Abrasive Bit/Wheel: The cutting element, available in numerous materials:
  • Aluminum Oxide: Common for general-purpose grinding and cutting of ferrous metals.
  • Silicon Carbide: Used for softer materials like wood, plastic, and non-ferrous metals.
  • Diamond: For extremely hard materials like tile, glass, and concrete.
  • Ceramic: Provides a long life and is suitable for demanding applications.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of a grinding drill is material removal. This encompasses a broad range of tasks including:

• Cutting: Creating precise cuts in various materials.
• Grinding: Smoothing rough surfaces and removing excess material.
• Shaping: Forming specific contours and designs.
• Deburring: Removing sharp edges and imperfections.
• Polishing: Achieving a smooth, refined surface finish.
• Drilling: Creating holes (though less precise than dedicated drill presses).

Function:

The tool functions by converting rotational motion from the motor into abrasive action. The abrasive bit, spinning at high speed (measured in RPM - revolutions per minute), contacts the workpiece, removing material through friction and impact. The speed, pressure, and type of abrasive bit determine the rate and effectiveness of material removal.

Usage Scenarios:

Grinding drills are employed across a vast spectrum of industries and applications:

• Construction: Cutting and shaping concrete, brick, and stone.
• Metalworking: Deburring, grinding welds, shaping metal components.
• Woodworking: Shaping wood, removing paint or varnish.
• Automotive: Body repair, rust removal, cutting exhaust pipes.
• DIY/Home Improvement: General repairs, remodeling projects.
• Plumbing/Electrical: Cutting pipes, creating access holes.

Common Types:

• Angle Grinders: Versatile tools with a 90-degree drive, commonly used with abrasive discs for cutting, grinding, and polishing.
• Straight Grinders: Utilize a straight-axis drive, ideal for precision grinding and deburring.
• Die Grinders: Small, handheld grinders used for detailed work and intricate shaping.
• Bench Grinders: Stationary tools with two grinding wheels, suitable for sharpening tools and removing large amounts of material.
• Rotary Tools (e.g., Dremel): Compact, multi-purpose tools with a wide range of accessories for various tasks, including grinding, cutting, sanding, and polishing.
• Concrete Grinders: Heavy-duty grinders specifically designed for concrete surface preparation and polishing.

Based on the provided information, “grinding drill” can be classified under several HS codes, depending on its specific characteristics and function. Here's a breakdown:

• 8205100000: This code covers handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, 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; base metal parts thereof: Drilling, threading or tapping tools, and parts thereof. This is applicable if the “grinding drill” is a manual tool used for drilling, threading, or tapping.

  • 82: Chapter – Tools, implements, cutlery, hand tools, and articles thereof.
  • 05: Heading – Hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
  • 100000: Subheading – Drilling, threading or tapping tools, and parts thereof.

• 8460310040: This code applies to machine tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8461: Sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines: Numerically controlled Used or rebuilt. If the “grinding drill” is a numerically controlled machine used for sharpening or grinding tools, this code is relevant.

  • 84: Chapter – Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 60: Heading – Machine tools for working metal.
  • 310040: Subheading – Sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines: Numerically controlled Used or rebuilt.

• 8460310080: This code covers machine tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8461: Sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines: Numerically controlled Other. If the “grinding drill” is a non-numerically controlled machine used for sharpening or grinding tools, this code is applicable.

  • 84: Chapter – Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 60: Heading – Machine tools for working metal.
  • 310080: Subheading – Sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines: Numerically controlled Other.

• 8467290010: This code applies to tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or nonelectric motor, and parts thereof: With self-contained electric motor: Other Grinders, polishers and sanders: Angle grinders, sanders and polishers. If the “grinding drill” is a handheld tool with a self-contained electric motor used for grinding, polishing, or sanding, this code is relevant.

  • 84: Chapter – Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 67: Heading – Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
  • 290010: Subheading – With self-contained electric motor: Other Grinders, polishers and sanders: Angle grinders, sanders and polishers.

• 8467290035: This code covers tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or nonelectric motor, and parts thereof: With self-contained electric motor: Other Grinders, polishers and sanders: Other: Other. If the “grinding drill” is a handheld tool with a self-contained electric motor used for grinding, polishing, or sanding, and doesn't fall under the category of angle grinders, sanders, or polishers, this code is applicable.

  • 84: Chapter – Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 67: Heading – Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
  • 290035: Subheading – With self-contained electric motor: Other Grinders, polishers and sanders: Other: Other.

Regarding HS codes 8460310040 and 8460310080, please note that the classification depends on whether the machine is numerically controlled.