Which Nice Classification Class Are Power Tools In?
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Published 13 August 2026 · Updated 13 August 2026 · 1 min read
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Power tools fall under Class 7, which covers machines and machine tools, including motorised and electric-powered tools such as drills, angle grinders, power saws, and sanders.
Why power source is the dividing line
Class 7 is built around machinery with a motor or engine. The moment a tool operates manually, without electric or battery power, it moves to a different class entirely — Class 8, which covers hand-operated hand tools and implements like wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, and chisels. A brand selling both an electric drill and a manual screwdriver set, under the same name, is technically operating across two classes even though both sit in the same "tools" aisle of a hardware store.
Where this gets confusing for tool brands
Some tools sit close to the line — a hand-cranked drill versus a battery drill look similar in use but classify differently based purely on whether they're motorised. Manufacturers selling a mixed range of power and hand tools should check each product line individually rather than assuming one class covers the whole catalogue.
If your brand also runs retail stores or an online store selling tools, that's a separate service classification (Class 35) on top of whichever product classes apply.
Try the Nice Classification Finder to check your specific product range, or see the full Nice Classification guide for all 45 classes.
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