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

HS v2022 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, as well as pruning knives. These products are essential tools used across various industries, from food preparation and gardening to construction and manufacturing. The global trade in these knives is significant, reflecting their widespread utility and importance in the broader economy.

Production process

Knives within this HS code are typically produced through a combination of metalworking techniques, such as forging, stamping, and grinding. The blades are often made from high-quality steel alloys, which are then heat-treated to improve their hardness and durability. The handles may be constructed from a variety of materials, including wood, plastic, or metal, depending on the intended use and design of the knife.

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 for the handles, such as wood, plastic, or metal. Specialized machinery, such as forging presses, grinding machines, and polishing equipment, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor, including metalworkers, designers, and quality control personnel, is crucial for ensuring the production of high-quality knives.

Production outputs

The knives produced under HS code 821110 are used in a wide range of applications, including food preparation, gardening, construction, and various industrial processes. These knives may be sold individually or as part of sets, and they are often consumed by industries such as 8214 Cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; and parts thereof, 8201 Hand tools, the following: 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, and 9403 Furniture and parts thereof, among others.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 821110.

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/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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/821194'>821194: Blades; cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/821195'>821195: Knives; with handles of base metal</a>"]

    

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