China Plates (HS 820900) Imports by Country

Monthly · USD · Source: GACC · Data through 2026-09

YTD imports$228.7M2026 Jan–Sep · +53.4% YoY vs 2025-01 to 2025-09
Latest imports$26.1MSeptember 2026 · +40.0% YoY vs 2025-09 to 2025-09
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Monthly Import Trend

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Annual Totals

YearImport value
2026 Jan–Sep$228.7M

Fast-growing import suppliers

Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD

  • Japan Imports $91.0M Increase +$31.8M YoY +54%
  • South Korea Imports $46.4M Increase +$15.7M YoY +51%
  • Sweden Imports $12.6M Increase +$5.9M YoY +89%
  • Taiwan Imports $9.3M Increase +$4.5M YoY +94%
  • Germany Imports $11.8M Increase +$4.1M YoY +53%
  • Austria Imports $5.1M Increase +$2.3M YoY +83%

Latest month · up to 5 countries

September 2026 · USD

Partner Value Share
Japan $12.5M 47.7%
South Korea $3.7M 14.2%
United States $3.4M 12.9%
Sweden $2M 7.6%
Germany $2M 7.5%

Same countries · 2026 totals

2026-01 to 2026-09 · USD

Partner Value Share
Japan $91M 39.8%
South Korea $46.4M 20.3%
United States $29.9M 13.1%
Sweden $12.6M 5.5%
Germany $11.8M 5.2%

HS8 customs codes under 820900

China customs reports HS 820900 at the 8-digit level. 5 subheadings are published under it. Select an HS8 subcode to check supported import coverage, samples and your one-time price, then buy online. For unsupported scopes or custom research, ask for optional custom help.

82090010Plates for tools, unmounted, of cermet

Flat, plate-shaped cermet inserts designed for high-speed cutting and machining applications prior to being mounted onto tool holders.

82090021Bars/rods, of cermet, unmounted, grain size<0.8um

Elongated cermet bars or rods featuring a fine grain size below 0.8 micrometers, intended for precision machining before affixing to holders.

82090029Bars/rods, of cermet, unmounted, grain size≥0.8um

Elongated cermet bars or rods with a standard grain size of 0.8 micrometers or larger, prepared for cutting tasks prior to holder mounting.

82090030Tips for tools, unmounted, of cermet

Cermet tool tips shaped for targeted cutting or drilling edges, supplied unmounted for subsequent attachment to specialized machining equipment.

82090090Other similar parts for tools, unmounted, of cermet

Unaffixed cermet tool components of alternative geometries that function similarly to plates or tips, awaiting integration into cutting assemblies.

Free sample data

Sample: Germany · 2022.

HS 820900 · China imports

Latest 5 of 12 historical sample rows
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2022-121,228,7848209002022import304Germany
2022-11854,0538209002022import304Germany
2022-101,477,2448209002022import304Germany
2022-09939,5168209002022import304Germany
2022-081,042,1858209002022import304Germany
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2022 sample CSV fields, newest first
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2022-121,228,7848209002022import304Germany
2022-11854,0538209002022import304Germany
2022-101,477,2448209002022import304Germany
2022-09939,5168209002022import304Germany
2022-081,042,1858209002022import304Germany
2022-071,591,4578209002022import304Germany
2022-061,020,8738209002022import304Germany
2022-05977,2928209002022import304Germany
2022-041,355,8738209002022import304Germany
2022-031,610,5568209002022import304Germany
2022-021,447,9878209002022import304Germany
2022-011,229,6148209002022import304Germany

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About this data

How much plates does China import?

China imported $229M of plates in the 9 months to September 2026, averaging $25.4M per month, based on official China customs statistics (HS 820900).

What products are covered by HS 820900?

Unmounted tool inserts and tips made of cermets, which are durable ceramic-metal composites shaped as plates or sticks for high-speed cutting and machining before being affixed to tool holders.

Which countries supply the most plates to China?

Japan, South Korea and United States together account for 73% of the published total, out of 27 trading partners on record.

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Source

Source

Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.

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China Data Portal. "China Plates (HS 820900) Import Data." https://chinadata.live/china-trade/hs/820900/

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