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

HS v2017 Code: 821110

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

hs code 821110 covers a wide range of knives, including those with serrated or non-serrated cutting blades. These knives are used in various industries, such as food preparation, gardening, and specialized trades. The global market for these products is substantial, with demand driven by factors like population growth, urbanization, and the need for efficient cutting tools across diverse applications.

Production process

The production of knives under hs code 821110 typically involves a combination of metalworking techniques. This includes forging, stamping, and grinding the blade, as well as the assembly of the handle and other components. Manufacturers may also utilize advanced technologies like laser cutting and computer-controlled machining to ensure precision and consistency in the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of knives under hs code 821110 include high-quality steel for the blades, as well as materials like wood, plastic, or metal for the handles. Specialized machinery, such as forging presses, grinding machines, and assembly equipment, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor, including tool and die makers, machinists, and assemblers, are crucial for the production of these knives.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 821110 is a diverse range of knives, including kitchen knives, hunting knives, utility knives, and pruning knives. These products may be sold individually or as part of knife sets. The output of this industry is often consumed by 821220 Scissors, tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefor, 731511 Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel, and 731520 Skid chain, tire chains and the like, of iron or steel.

Revisions to 821110

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 821110. The most recent 1 version of this code (821110) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 821110 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/82'>82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8211'>8211: Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no. 8208, and blades therefore</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/821110'>821110: Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), sets of assorted articles, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/821191'>821191: Knives; table knives, having fixed cutting blades, serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/821192'>821192: Knives; having fixed cutting blades, (other than table knives), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/821193'>821193: Knives; with cutting blades, (having other than fixed blades), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/821194'>821194: Blades; cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/821195'>821195: Knives; with handles of base metal</a>"]

    

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