HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8210.00 – Tools; hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink
HS code 8210.00 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink. It is used for manual food choppers, hand-cranked pasta makers, manual juicers, coffee grinders (manual) and meat mincers (hand-operated).
What HS 8210.00 covers
This category encompasses hand-operated mechanical appliances weighing 10kg or less, specifically designed for the preparation, conditioning, or serving of food or drink. These are distinct from simple hand tools as they involve a mechanical action, often leveraging gears, levers, or cranks. This code covers a vast array of kitchen gadgets and small commercial devices that enhance efficiency in food service and domestic settings. International trade is driven by consumer demand for convenient kitchen solutions, as well as the needs of the hospitality and catering industries. Importers are typically global markets with strong consumer spending or growing food service sectors. Exporters are often countries with efficient manufacturing capabilities for small appliances, focusing on design, functionality, and affordability. Key aspects include ease of use, durability, material safety for food contact, and compact design for storage.
- Covers
- Manual food choppers
- Hand-cranked pasta makers
- Manual juicers
- Coffee grinders (manual)
- Meat mincers (hand-operated)
- Salad spinners
- Manual ice crushers
- Can openers (mechanical)
- Examples
- OXO Good Grips salad spinner
- KitchenAid manual food processor
- Zyliss manual food chopper
- Norpro manual meat grinder
- Hario manual coffee grinder
Codes often confused with 8210.00
Common mistake. Often confused with 8205 (other hand tools) if the mechanical aspect is overlooked, or with 8211 (knives) if the appliance primarily features a blade but has no other significant mechanical function.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 821000, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 821000 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 $317M 54% of world exports
- 2 Germany $47M 8.1% of world exports
- 3 France $38M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $585M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $115M 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $65M 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $35M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $583M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 codes for 8210.00 2
Brazil splits HS 8210.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8210.00.10 Hand-operated food mills, 10 kg or lessMoinhos
- 8210.00.90 Other food/drink hand appliances, 10 kg or lessOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8210.00
What is HS code 821000?
HS code 821000 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools; hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink. This category encompasses hand-operated mechanical appliances weighing 10kg or less, specifically designed for the preparation, conditioning, or serving of food or drink. These are distinct from simple hand tools as they involve a mechanical action, often leveraging gears, levers, or cranks. This code covers a vast array of kitchen gadgets and small commercial devices that enhance efficiency in food service and domestic settings. International trade is driven by consumer demand for convenient kitchen solutions, as well as the needs of the hospitality and catering industries. Importers are typically global markets with strong consumer spending or growing food service sectors. Exporters are often countries with efficient manufacturing capabilities for small appliances, focusing on design, functionality, and affordability. Key aspects include ease of use, durability, material safety for food contact, and compact design for storage.
What products fall under HS code 821000?
Manual food choppers, hand-cranked pasta makers, manual juicers, coffee grinders (manual), meat mincers (hand-operated), salad spinners, manual ice crushers, can openers (mechanical)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 821000?
Often confused with 8205 (other hand tools) if the mechanical aspect is overlooked, or with 8211 (knives) if the appliance primarily features a blade but has no other significant mechanical function.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 821000?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 821000 in UN Comtrade data were China ($317M, 54% of world exports), Germany ($47M) and France ($38M). World exports came to about $585M, 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 821000?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 821000 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($115M, 20% of world imports), Germany ($65M) and Canada ($35M). World imports came to about $583M, 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 821000 structured?
HS code 821000 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 821000?
Brazil splits HS code 821000 into 2 NCM codes: 8210.00.10 (Hand-operated food mills, 10 kg or less), 8210.00.90 (Other food/drink hand appliances, 10 kg or less). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.