HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8213.00 – Scissors; tailors' shears, similar shears and blades therefore
HS code 8213.00 is the 6-digit subheading for scissors, tailors' shears, similar shears and blades therefore. It is used for household scissors, tailor's shears, fabric shears, dressmaking scissors and pinking shears.
What HS 8213.00 covers
This HS code encompasses a broad spectrum of cutting tools, ranging from common household scissors to specialized tailor's shears and industrial-grade shears, along with their blades. The international trade in these items caters to diverse sectors, including textile manufacturing, crafting, office supplies, and general household use. Manufacturers focus on blade material (e.g., stainless steel, high-carbon steel), ergonomic handle design, and cutting precision. Importers, comprising wholesalers, retailers, and industrial suppliers, seek products that offer durability, sharpness, and value across different price points. Exporters leverage expertise in metallurgy and tool design to produce a wide array of shears suitable for various applications and markets globally.
- Covers
- Household scissors
- Tailor's shears
- Fabric shears
- Dressmaking scissors
- Pinking shears
- Embroidery scissors
- Garden shears (hand-operated)
- Poultry shears
- Blades for shears
- Examples
- Fiskars scissors
- Gingher tailor's shears
- Kai dressmaking shears
- Wüsthof poultry shears
- Felco pruning shears
Codes often confused with 8213.00
Common mistake. Can be confused with 8201 (hand tools for agriculture/horticulture, e.g., larger pruning shears) if the primary use is gardening, or 8203 (files, pliers, pincers) if the tool's function is not a scissor-like shearing action.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 821300, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 821300 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 $693M 70% of world exports
- 2 Germany $61M 6.1% of world exports
- 3 Italy $35M 3.6% of world exports
World total: $996M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $137M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $62M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Japan $43M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $808M 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 code for 8213.00
Brazil does not split HS 8213.00: its NCM code is 8213.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8213.00
What is HS code 821300?
HS code 821300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Scissors; tailors' shears, similar shears and blades therefore. This HS code encompasses a broad spectrum of cutting tools, ranging from common household scissors to specialized tailor's shears and industrial-grade shears, along with their blades. The international trade in these items caters to diverse sectors, including textile manufacturing, crafting, office supplies, and general household use. Manufacturers focus on blade material (e.g., stainless steel, high-carbon steel), ergonomic handle design, and cutting precision. Importers, comprising wholesalers, retailers, and industrial suppliers, seek products that offer durability, sharpness, and value across different price points. Exporters leverage expertise in metallurgy and tool design to produce a wide array of shears suitable for various applications and markets globally.
What products fall under HS code 821300?
Household scissors, tailor's shears, fabric shears, dressmaking scissors, pinking shears, embroidery scissors, garden shears (hand-operated), poultry shears, blades for shears
What are common misclassifications for HS code 821300?
Can be confused with 8201 (hand tools for agriculture/horticulture, e.g., larger pruning shears) if the primary use is gardening, or 8203 (files, pliers, pincers) if the tool's function is not a scissor-like shearing action.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 821300?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 821300 in UN Comtrade data were China ($693M, 70% of world exports), Germany ($61M) and Italy ($35M). World exports came to about $996M, 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 821300?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 821300 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($137M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($62M) and Japan ($43M). World imports came to about $808M, 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 821300 structured?
HS code 821300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) 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 821300?
In Brazil, HS code 821300 is NCM 8213.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.