HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8214.90 – Cutlery; hair clippers and mincing knives
HS code 8214.90 is the 6-digit subheading for cutlery, hair clippers and mincing knives. It is used for manual hair clippers, mincing knives, mezzaluna knives, herb choppers and manual animal clippers.
What HS 8214.90 covers
This is a somewhat eclectic residual category that groups manual hair clippers and mincing knives. Manual hair clippers, while less common than electric versions today, still exist for specific uses or regions. Mincing knives, often mezzalunas, are specialized kitchen tools for finely chopping herbs and vegetables. The international trade for these items involves manufacturers catering to niche markets for manual grooming tools and specialized culinary equipment. Importers include kitchenware retailers, barber supply stores (for manual clippers), and specialty food shops. Exporters focus on the durability of materials, sharpness of blades, and ergonomic design for efficient and safe operation, serving both professional and home users.
- Covers
- Manual hair clippers
- Mincing knives
- Mezzaluna knives
- Herb choppers
- Manual animal clippers
- Double-handled mincing knives
- Rocking choppers
- Examples
- Wahl manual hair clippers
- Wüsthof mincing knives
- F. Dick mezzaluna
- KitchenAid mincing knives (manual)
- Mundial mincing knives
Codes often confused with 8214.90
Common mistake. Manual hair clippers should not be confused with 8510 (electric hair clippers). Mincing knives can be confused with 8211 (other knives) if not specifically designed for mincing, or 8205 (other hand tools) for general cutting tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 821490, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 821490 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 80% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 $280M 80% of world exports
- 2 Germany $11M 3.2% of world exports
- 3 United States $11M 3.1% of world exports
World total: $351M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $27M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $13M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$10M 5.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $191M 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 codes for 8214.90 2
Brazil splits HS 8214.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8214.90.10 Hand shearing clippers and partsMáquinas de tosquiar e suas partes
- 8214.90.90 Cleavers, choppers and other cutleryOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.14 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8214.90
What is HS code 821490?
HS code 821490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cutlery; hair clippers and mincing knives. This is a somewhat eclectic residual category that groups manual hair clippers and mincing knives. Manual hair clippers, while less common than electric versions today, still exist for specific uses or regions. Mincing knives, often mezzalunas, are specialized kitchen tools for finely chopping herbs and vegetables. The international trade for these items involves manufacturers catering to niche markets for manual grooming tools and specialized culinary equipment. Importers include kitchenware retailers, barber supply stores (for manual clippers), and specialty food shops. Exporters focus on the durability of materials, sharpness of blades, and ergonomic design for efficient and safe operation, serving both professional and home users.
What products fall under HS code 821490?
Manual hair clippers, mincing knives, mezzaluna knives, herb choppers, manual animal clippers, double-handled mincing knives, rocking choppers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 821490?
Manual hair clippers should not be confused with 8510 (electric hair clippers). Mincing knives can be confused with 8211 (other knives) if not specifically designed for mincing, or 8205 (other hand tools) for general cutting tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 821490?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 821490 in UN Comtrade data were China ($280M, 80% of world exports), Germany ($11M) and the United States ($11M). World exports came to about $351M, 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 821490?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 821490 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($27M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($13M) and Russia (about $10M). World imports came to about $191M, 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 821490 structured?
HS code 821490 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 821490?
Brazil splits HS code 821490 into 2 NCM codes: 8214.90.10 (Hand shearing clippers and parts), 8214.90.90 (Cleavers, choppers and other cutlery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.