Blades; cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208

HS v2022 Code: 821194

About blades; cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208

HS code 821194 covers a wide range of cutting blades, including those that are serrated and those that are not. These blades are essential components in various industries, from construction and manufacturing to food preparation and personal care. Their versatility and durability make them indispensable tools that contribute significantly to the global economy.

Production process

The production of cutting blades under HS code 821194 typically involves a combination of metalworking techniques. This may include forging, stamping, grinding, and heat treatment to achieve the desired shape, edge, and hardness. Manufacturers often utilize advanced machinery and precision tools to ensure consistent quality and performance across their product lines.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of cutting blades under HS code 821194 include high-quality steel alloys, specialized machinery, and skilled labor. Manufacturers may also rely on various abrasives, lubricants, and protective coatings to enhance the blades' performance and durability. Additionally, the industry may consume outputs from related 721 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel and 722 Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of iron or non-alloy steel industries.

Production outputs

The cutting blades produced under HS code 821194 are used in a wide range of applications, including 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, 8203 (Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools), and 8214 (Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)).

Revisions to 821194

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 821194. The most recent 1 version of this code (821194) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 821194.

Family tree for blades; cutting, serrated or not, excluding those 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/v2022/821194'>821194: Blades; cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/821195'>821195: Knives; with handles of base metal</a>"]

    

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