Other articles of cutlery — HTS 8214
Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, chopping or mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files); base metal parts thereof
Chapter 82 › Heading 8214
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 8214 is a broad product category for certain cutting, trimming, and personal-care implements that are not classified in the more specific cutlery headings. It includes items such as hair clippers, cleavers, chopping or mincing knives, paper knives, manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files), and base-metal parts for those goods.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, follow the subheading descriptions and applicable classification rules. The product’s function and design usually determine the type of article, while factors such as whether it is a complete tool, a set, or a base-metal part—and, where the tariff provides, the material—help distinguish among the more specific codes. Confirm the current HTSUS wording, legal notes, and any relevant classification rulings before entry.
What to check
- Describe the item’s principal function: hair clipping, cleaving, chopping, mincing, paper cutting, nail care, or another listed use.
- Check whether the shipment contains a complete instrument, a manicure or pedicure set, or a separate base-metal part.
- Read every subheading under 8214 and compare the product’s construction and intended use with the exact wording, not just the marketing name.
- For sets, identify the contents and packaging and apply the applicable set-classification rules; unusual combinations may require customs-broker judgment.
- Verify the final 8-digit code in the current HTSUS and review relevant CBP rulings or obtain professional advice when the product could fit more than one category.
HTS heading 8214 summary
Other articles of cutlery 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.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8214.20 | Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files), and parts thereof |
| 8214.90 | Other |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8214.10.00.00 👉 | Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners (nonmechanical) and blades and other parts thereof | 0.3¢ each + 4.2% | Free | 8¢ each + 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8214?
Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, chopping or mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files); 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.