Cutlery; other than plated with precious metal

HS v2017 Code: 821599

About cutlery; other than plated with precious metal

hs code 821599 covers a wide range of cutlery products that are not plated with precious metals. This industry plays a crucial role in the global manufacturing and trade landscape, providing essential tools for food preparation, dining, and various other applications. The cutlery industry's output is widely consumed across multiple sectors, including the hospitality, retail, and industrial segments, making it a significant contributor to the overall economy.

Production process

The production of cutlery under hs code 821599 typically involves a series of specialized manufacturing processes. This may include metal stamping, forging, grinding, and polishing to shape the blades and handles. Advanced techniques, such as heat treatment and specialized coatings, may also be employed to enhance the durability and performance of the final products.

Production inputs

The cutlery industry under hs code 821599 relies on a variety of raw materials, including high-quality steel, stainless steel, and other metals. Additionally, the industry utilizes specialized machinery and tools for the various stages of production, such as stamping presses, grinding machines, and polishing equipment. The availability and quality of these inputs are crucial for the industry to maintain its competitiveness and meet the evolving demands of the market.

Production outputs

The cutlery products covered under hs code 821599 are widely used in the hospitality, retail, and industrial sectors. These include a diverse range of items, such as knives, forks, spoons, and other utensils. The output of this industry is often consumed by 721320 Accommodation, 470000 Retail trade, and 100000 Agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors, among others, making it an essential component of the broader supply chain.

Revisions to 821599

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 821599. The most recent 1 version of this code (821599) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 821599 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for cutlery; other than plated with precious metal

    graph LR
    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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/821599'>821599: Cutlery; other than plated with precious metal</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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>"]

    

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