Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware

HS v2017 Code: 8215

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
82	15	n/a

Code	8215
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	82

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

This Code: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware

Child Codes: Cutlery; sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not plated with precious metal; Cutlery; (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not in sets; Cutlery; sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), with at least one article plated with precious metal; Cutlery; other than plated with precious metal

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry; Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless blades); Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar; Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles; Tools, hand; (including glaziers' diamonds) n.e.c.; blow lamps; vices, clamps etc, other than accessories for and parts of, machine-tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand or pedal operated grinding wheels with frameworks

About cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware

hs code 8215 covers a wide range of cutlery and kitchen/tableware items, including spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, and sugar tongs. These products are essential for food preparation, serving, and dining, making them a crucial part of the broader 84 Tableware, kitchenware, household articles and toilet articles industry. The global cutlery market is expected to grow steadily in the coming years, driven by factors such as increasing disposable incomes, growing demand for high-quality kitchenware, and the rise of the hospitality sector.

Production process

Cutlery and kitchen/tableware items under hs code 8215 are typically produced through a combination of metalworking techniques, such as stamping, forging, and casting. The manufacturing process often involves cutting or shaping the raw metal, followed by heat treatment, polishing, and finishing. Some products may also incorporate additional materials, such as wood or plastic, for the handles or other components.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 8215 items include various types of metals, such as stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum. Manufacturers may also use specialized machinery and tools, such as stamping presses, forging hammers, and polishing equipment. Additionally, the production process may require the use of consumables like lubricants, abrasives, and protective coatings.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 8215 are cutlery and kitchen/tableware items, which are used in a wide range of applications, including residential kitchens, commercial food service establishments, and institutional settings. These products may be consumed by other industries, such as 73 Articles of iron or steel, 94 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings, and 97 Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques.

Family tree for cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware

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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/v2017/8215'>8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8201'>8201: Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8202'>8202: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless blades)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8203'>8203: Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8204'>8204: Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8205'>8205: Tools, hand; (including glaziers' diamonds) n.e.c.; blow lamps; vices, clamps etc, other than accessories for and parts of, machine-tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand or pedal operated grinding wheels with frameworks</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8206'>8206: Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8207'>8207: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8208'>8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8209'>8209: Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8210'>8210: Tools; hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink</a>"]
A --> M["<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>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8212'>8212: Razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8213'>8213: Scissors; tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefore</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8214'>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)</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/821510'>821510: Cutlery; sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), with at least one article plated with precious metal</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/821520'>821520: Cutlery; sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not plated with precious metal</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/821591'>821591: Cutlery; (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not in sets</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/821599'>821599: Cutlery; other than plated with precious metal</a>"]


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