Razors and razor blades — HTS 8212
Razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks in strips), and base metal parts thereof
Chapter 82 › Heading 8212
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 8212 is a broad product category for razors, razor blades, razor-blade blanks in strips, and parts made of base metal. It can cover finished shaving products as well as certain blade materials and components, rather than treating every item as a general metal article.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify exactly what is being imported: a complete razor, a separate blade, a strip of blade blanks, or a base-metal part. Then use the applicable subheading descriptions, which commonly distinguish products by their type, design, presentation, or material. The product’s condition at import—finished, unfinished, assembled, or unassembled—can also affect classification. Confirm the full description and any applicable chapter or section notes in the current HTSUS, and seek customs-broker advice when the product has unusual features or multiple possible classifications.
What to check
- Describe the imported item precisely, including whether it is a complete razor, replacement blade, blade blank in strips, or a separate part.
- Check the product’s principal material and construction, such as the type of base metal and whether other materials are attached or integrated.
- Review whether the item is finished, unfinished, assembled, or imported as a component; do not classify it only by its retail name.
- Compare the product’s specifications, packaging, and intended use with the wording of each candidate 8-digit subheading.
- Verify the current HTSUS text, legal notes, and any binding rulings or customs-broker guidance before filing an entry.
HTS heading 8212 summary
Razors and razor blades is a 4-digit product category containing 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8212.10.00.00 👉 | Razors | Free | — | 10¢ each + 30% |
| 8212.20.00 👉 | Safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips | Free | — | 1¢ each + 30% |
| 8212.90.00.00 👉 | Other parts | Free | — | 27.5% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8212?
Razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks in strips), and 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.