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

HS v2022 Code: 8211

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
82	11	n/a

Code	8211
Version	HS v2022
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: Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no. 8208, and blades therefore

Child Codes: Knives; having fixed cutting blades, (other than table knives), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208; Knives; with handles of base metal; Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), sets of assorted articles, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208; Knives; with cutting blades, (having other than fixed blades), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208; Knives; table knives, having fixed cutting blades, serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208; Blades; cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances; Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets; Tools; hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink; Razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips); Scissors; tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefore

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

HS code 8211 covers a wide range of knives, including those with cutting blades that are serrated or not, as well as pruning knives. These knives are used in various industries, from food preparation to gardening and construction. The global trade in these products is significant, with many countries both importing and exporting knives to meet the diverse needs of consumers and businesses worldwide.

Production process

Knives under HS code 8211 are typically produced through a combination of metalworking and assembly processes. The blades are often forged or stamped from high-quality steel, then sharpened and tempered to achieve the desired edge and durability. The handles may be made from a variety of materials, such as wood, plastic, or metal, and are attached to the blades through processes like riveting or adhesive bonding.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of knives under HS code 8211 include high-carbon steel for the blades, as well as materials for the handles, such as wood, plastic, or metal. Specialized machinery, such as forging presses, grinding equipment, and assembly tools, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor, including metalworkers, designers, and quality control personnel, are crucial for ensuring the production of high-quality knives.

Production outputs

Knives produced under HS code 8211 are used in a wide range of applications, including food preparation, gardening, construction, and various other industries. The output of this industry may be consumed by other HS codes, such as 8214 Cutlery, 8215 Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware, and 8201 Hand tools: spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry.

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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/82'>82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8211'>8211: Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no. 8208, and blades therefore</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8201'>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/v2022/8202'>8202: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8203'>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/v2022/8204'>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/v2022/8205'>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/v2022/8206'>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/v2022/8207'>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/v2022/8208'>8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8209'>8209: Tools; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8210'>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/v2022/8212'>8212: Razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8213'>8213: Scissors; tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefore</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8214'>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>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8215'>8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/821110'>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 --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/821191'>821191: Knives; table knives, having fixed cutting blades, serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/821192'>821192: Knives; having fixed cutting blades, (other than table knives), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/821193'>821193: Knives; with cutting blades, (having other than fixed blades), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/821194'>821194: Blades; cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/821195'>821195: Knives; with handles of base metal</a>"]


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