HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8211.95 – Knives; with handles of base metal

HS code 8211.95 is the 6-digit subheading for knives, with handles of base metal. It is used for stainless steel kitchen knives, chef's knives with metal handles, utility knives with aluminum handles, steak knives with metal handles and paring knives with metal handles.

What HS 8211.95 covers

This category specifically covers knives where the handle is made from base metal, distinguishing them from knives with handles of other materials like wood, plastic, or precious metals. These knives often include kitchen knives, utility knives, and some specialized craft or outdoor knives, valued for their durability, hygiene, and aesthetic appeal. The international trade involves manufacturers specializing in metal fabrication and design, catering to both consumer markets (kitchenware, hardware) and professional sectors (culinary, industrial). Importers look for quality of steel, ergonomic handle design, and compliance with safety standards, while exporters leverage advanced manufacturing techniques to produce high-performance and visually appealing products.

Covers
  • Stainless steel kitchen knives
  • Chef's knives with metal handles
  • Utility knives with aluminum handles
  • Steak knives with metal handles
  • Paring knives with metal handles
  • Bread knives with metal handles
  • Santoku knives with metal handles
Examples
  • Global knives
  • Wüsthof Classic Ikon (some models)
  • Shun Classic (some models)
  • Victorinox Fibrox Pro (some metal handle versions)
  • Zwilling J.A. Henckels Pro (some metal handle versions)

Codes often confused with 8211.95

Common mistake. Easily confused with 821193 (other knives with fixed blades) or 821192 (folding knives) if the handle material isn't strictly base metal, or 821110 (sets of assorted articles) if part of a cutlery set.

8211.93Knives; with cutting blades, (having other than fixed blades), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 82088211.92Knives; having fixed cutting blades, (other than table knives), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 82088211.10Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), sets of assorted articles, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208

Top exporters and importers of HS code 821195, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 821195 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 13% 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. 1 China $9.6M
  2. 2 United States $1.9M
  3. 3 Taiwan* ~$759K

World total: $17M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $4.2M
  2. 2 Germany $3.4M
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia $2.8M

World total: $32M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 8211.95

Brazil does not split HS 8211.95: its NCM code is 8211.95.00.

  1. 8211.95.00 Knife handles of base metalCabos de metais comuns

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.11 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8211.95

What is HS code 821195?

HS code 821195 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Knives; with handles of base metal. This category specifically covers knives where the handle is made from base metal, distinguishing them from knives with handles of other materials like wood, plastic, or precious metals. These knives often include kitchen knives, utility knives, and some specialized craft or outdoor knives, valued for their durability, hygiene, and aesthetic appeal. The international trade involves manufacturers specializing in metal fabrication and design, catering to both consumer markets (kitchenware, hardware) and professional sectors (culinary, industrial). Importers look for quality of steel, ergonomic handle design, and compliance with safety standards, while exporters leverage advanced manufacturing techniques to produce high-performance and visually appealing products.

What products fall under HS code 821195?

Stainless steel kitchen knives, chef's knives with metal handles, utility knives with aluminum handles, steak knives with metal handles, paring knives with metal handles, bread knives with metal handles, santoku knives with metal handles

What are common misclassifications for HS code 821195?

Easily confused with 821193 (other knives with fixed blades) or 821192 (folding knives) if the handle material isn't strictly base metal, or 821110 (sets of assorted articles) if part of a cutlery set.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 821195?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 821195 in UN Comtrade data were China ($9.6M, 55% of world exports), the United States ($1.9M) and Taiwan (about $759K). World exports came to about $17M, 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 821195?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 821195 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($4.2M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($3.4M) and Saudi Arabia ($2.8M). World imports came to about $32M, 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 821195 structured?

HS code 821195 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (95) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 821195?

In Brazil, HS code 821195 is NCM 8211.95.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.