HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8208.10 – Tools; knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working
HS code 8208.10 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working. It is used for shear blades, slitting knives, guillotine blades, scrap chopper blades and flying shear blades.
What HS 8208.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers knives and cutting blades designed for machines or mechanical appliances used in metalworking, distinguishing them from the interchangeable tools of heading 8207. These blades are critical components in processes such as shearing, slitting, and chopping metal sheets, coils, and profiles, serving industries like steel production, automotive, and general metal fabrication. International trade involves specialized blade manufacturers supplying to steel mills, metal service centers, and machinery manufacturers globally. Key considerations include the blade material (e.g., high-alloy steel, carbide), its hardness, precise edge geometry, and meticulous grinding, all of which are essential for achieving clean, accurate cuts, ensuring long tool life, and minimizing operational downtime. The demand for these blades is directly tied to the health and output of the global metal processing and manufacturing sectors.
- Covers
- Shear blades
- Slitting knives
- Guillotine blades
- Scrap chopper blades
- Flying shear blades
- Press brake knives
- Circular slitting blades
- Examples
- TKM Group shear blades
- Hyde Industrial Blades
- American Cutting Edge slitter knives
- Boschert guillotine blades
Codes often confused with 8208.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 8207 (interchangeable tools) if the distinction between a general cutting blade for a machine and a specific interchangeable tool is not clear, or 8466 (parts and accessories for machine tools) if not recognized as a dedicated cutting component.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820810, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820810 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $415M 54% of world exports
- 2 Germany $62M 8.0% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $40M 5.2% of world exports
World total: $772M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $553M 50% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$110M 9.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $78M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8208.10
Brazil does not split HS 8208.10: its NCM code is 8208.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8208.10
What is HS code 820810?
HS code 820810 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools; knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working. This HS code specifically covers knives and cutting blades designed for machines or mechanical appliances used in metalworking, distinguishing them from the interchangeable tools of heading 8207. These blades are critical components in processes such as shearing, slitting, and chopping metal sheets, coils, and profiles, serving industries like steel production, automotive, and general metal fabrication. International trade involves specialized blade manufacturers supplying to steel mills, metal service centers, and machinery manufacturers globally. Key considerations include the blade material (e.g., high-alloy steel, carbide), its hardness, precise edge geometry, and meticulous grinding, all of which are essential for achieving clean, accurate cuts, ensuring long tool life, and minimizing operational downtime. The demand for these blades is directly tied to the health and output of the global metal processing and manufacturing sectors.
What products fall under HS code 820810?
Shear blades, slitting knives, guillotine blades, scrap chopper blades, flying shear blades, press brake knives, circular slitting blades
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820810?
Can be confused with 8207 (interchangeable tools) if the distinction between a general cutting blade for a machine and a specific interchangeable tool is not clear, or 8466 (parts and accessories for machine tools) if not recognized as a dedicated cutting component.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820810?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820810 in UN Comtrade data were China ($415M, 54% of world exports), Germany ($62M) and the Netherlands ($40M). World exports came to about $772M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 820810?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820810 in UN Comtrade data were China ($553M, 50% of world imports), Russia (about $110M) and the United States ($78M). World imports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 820810 structured?
HS code 820810 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820810?
In Brazil, HS code 820810 is NCM 8208.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.