HS HEADING 8211

Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no. 8208, and blades therefore

HEADING

8211

CHAPTER

82 — Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal

In plain English

This category covers knives with cutting blades, whether serrated or not, including pruning knives, as well as the blades themselves, excluding those specified in a different heading. The items are divided into groups based on their specific features, such as whether they are table knives, have fixed or non-fixed blades, or are sold as assorted sets. One group specifically identifies knives that have handles made of base metal. Another group is dedicated solely to the cutting blades, again excluding those from the other specified heading.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (6)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8211.10

Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), sets of assorted articles, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208

8211.91

Knives; table knives, having fixed cutting blades, serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208

8211.92

Knives; having fixed cutting blades, (other than table knives), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208

8211.93

Knives; with cutting blades, (having other than fixed blades), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208

8211.94

Blades; cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208

8211.95

Knives; with handles of base metal

Covered items classified under 8211

8211.93, 8211.92Pocket Knife— country-by-country customs rules

Chapter 82 classification notes

Duty rates generally 0-8%. Knives and bladed articles may face import restrictions beyond customs duty — many countries restrict blade length and locking mechanisms. Anti-dumping on Chinese hand tools in some markets.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Power tool parts may belong in Chapter 84 or 85 if they are machine parts, not hand tool parts. Kitchen knives (8211.91) vs table knives (8215) — different classifications.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 82

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