HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8212.20 – Razors; safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips
HS code 8212.20 is the 6-digit subheading for razors, safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips. It is used for double-edge safety razor blades, cartridge razor refills, disposable razor blade strips, straight razor blanks and single-edge razor blades.
What HS 8212.20 covers
This code specifically covers safety razor blades, including blanks in strips, which are the consumable cutting components of many razors. This is a high-volume, high-value trade driven by the recurring need for blade replacement in personal grooming. Manufacturing these blades requires specialized processes for achieving extreme sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance. International trade involves a few dominant global players and numerous niche manufacturers. Importers, ranging from large retail chains to specialized shaving product distributors, prioritize consistent quality, competitive pricing, and supply chain reliability. Exporters focus on advanced metallurgy, precision grinding, and packaging efficiency to meet global demand for these essential grooming items.
- Covers
- Double-edge safety razor blades
- Cartridge razor refills
- Disposable razor blade strips
- Straight razor blanks
- Single-edge razor blades
- Industrial razor blades (if for shaving)
- System razor cartridges
- Examples
- Gillette Fusion cartridges
- Feather Hi-Stainless blades
- Astra Superior Platinum blades
- Schick Quattro refills
- Personna blades
Codes often confused with 8212.20
Common mistake. This code is for blades only and is distinct from 821210 (complete razors) and 8510 (electric shaver parts) which covers parts for electric shavers.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 821220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 821220 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.9% 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 Poland $332M 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $301M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $166M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $159M 8.9% of world imports
- 2 United States $155M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Poland $144M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 8212.20 2
Brazil splits HS 8212.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8212.20
What is HS code 821220?
HS code 821220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Razors; safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips. This code specifically covers safety razor blades, including blanks in strips, which are the consumable cutting components of many razors. This is a high-volume, high-value trade driven by the recurring need for blade replacement in personal grooming. Manufacturing these blades requires specialized processes for achieving extreme sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance. International trade involves a few dominant global players and numerous niche manufacturers. Importers, ranging from large retail chains to specialized shaving product distributors, prioritize consistent quality, competitive pricing, and supply chain reliability. Exporters focus on advanced metallurgy, precision grinding, and packaging efficiency to meet global demand for these essential grooming items.
What products fall under HS code 821220?
Double-edge safety razor blades, cartridge razor refills, disposable razor blade strips, straight razor blanks, single-edge razor blades, industrial razor blades (if for shaving), system razor cartridges
What are common misclassifications for HS code 821220?
This code is for blades only and is distinct from 821210 (complete razors) and 8510 (electric shaver parts) which covers parts for electric shavers.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 821220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 821220 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($332M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($301M) and the United States ($166M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 821220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 821220 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($159M, 8.9% of world imports), the United States ($155M) and Poland ($144M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 821220 structured?
HS code 821220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 821220?
Brazil splits HS code 821220 into 2 NCM codes: 8212.20.10 (Safety razor blades), 8212.20.20 (Razor blade blanks in strips). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.