HS Code 821490: Cutlery; hair clippers and mincing knives

Q: Is HS code 821490 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 821490 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 821490 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 821490?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 821490.

What is HS Code 821490

HS Code 821490 covers Cutlery; hair clippers and mincing knives. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section XV — Base metals and articles of base metal · Chapter 82 — Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal · Heading 8214 — Cutlery; other articles, (e.g. hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files). At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 821490 Cutlery; hair clippers and mincing knives Cover?

Section XV

Chapters (72-83) Base metals and articles of base metal

Chapter 82

Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal

HS Code 8214

Cutlery; other articles, (e.g. hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)

HS Code 821490

Cutlery; hair clippers and mincing knives

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What HS Codes for Tools and Cutlery Do Not Cover

Chapter 82 covers hand tools, cutlery, spoons, forks, and similar implements with cutting blades of base metal. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Machine-tools (powered)

Chapter 84

Hand tools for medical, dental, or surgical use

Chapter 90

Electric shavers and hair clippers

Chapter 85

Decorative cutlery of precious metal

Chapter 71

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Hair Clippers and Mincing Knives HS 821490

Brazil

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Mexico

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United States of America

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Viet Nam

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India

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Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 821490?

HS code 821490 covers Cutlery; hair clippers and mincing knives under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 82 (Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal), Heading 8214, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 821490 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 821490 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 821490?