Knives with cutting blades — HTS 8211
Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 8208, and blades and other base metal parts thereof
Chapter 82 › Heading 8211
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8211 is a broad product category for knives with a cutting blade, whether the edge is straight or serrated. It can include items such as ordinary table or household knives, pocket or other utility knives, pruning knives, and certain related blades and other base-metal parts. It does not cover knives classified in heading 8208, so the knife’s design and intended use matter.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s essential characteristics and use. The subheadings commonly separate products by factors such as knife type, whether the blade is fixed or folding, intended function, and the material or construction of the blade or handle. Review the full legal descriptions, section and chapter notes, and the statistical suffix—not just a product name or search result. If the facts do not clearly fit one provision, a customs broker or binding ruling request may be appropriate.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is a cutting knife covered by heading 8211, rather than a tool or machine knife of heading 8208 or another heading.
- Identify the knife type and principal use, such as table, household, pocket, utility, or pruning use; document how it is marketed and designed.
- Record construction details, including blade material, handle material, fixed or folding design, serration, and whether the shipment contains a complete knife, a blade, or another part.
- Read every level of the HTSUS hierarchy and the relevant notes before selecting the 8-digit code; do not rely only on a keyword match.
- Keep product drawings, specifications, photographs, and supplier information that support the classification, and obtain broker or customs guidance when the distinction is uncertain.
HTS heading 8211 summary
Knives with cutting blades is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8211.10.00.00 👉 | Sets of assorted articles | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty | Free | The rate of duty appli- cable to that article in the set subject to the high- est rate of duty |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8211?
Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 8208, and blades and other base metal parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.