HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8215.10 – Cutlery; sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), with at least one article plated with precious metal
HS code 8215.10 is the 6-digit subheading for cutlery, sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), with at least one article plated with precious metal. It is used for silver-plated cutlery sets, gold-plated fork and spoon sets, precious metal plated serving sets, dessert sets with plated articles and fish cutlery sets with plated knives.
What HS 8215.10 covers
This highly specific HS code targets cutlery sets where at least one article is plated with a precious metal, such as silver or gold. This designation indicates a higher-end, often decorative, ceremonial, or luxury product, distinct from everyday cutlery. The international trade in these items caters to affluent consumers, luxury retailers, and hospitality sectors seeking premium dining experiences. Manufacturers focus on exquisite craftsmanship, quality of the base metal, thickness and durability of the precious metal plating, and elegant design. Importers, typically high-end department stores, specialty gift shops, and luxury hotels, look for brand prestige, aesthetic appeal, and compliance with precious metal content regulations. Exporters emphasize heritage, design innovation, and meticulous finishing to appeal to discerning global markets.
- Covers
- Silver-plated cutlery sets
- Gold-plated fork and spoon sets
- Precious metal plated serving sets
- Dessert sets with plated articles
- Fish cutlery sets with plated knives
- Butter knife sets with plated handles
- Tea spoon sets with plated articles
- Examples
- Christofle silver-plated cutlery
- Oneida gold-plated serving sets
- Wallace Grande Baroque (plated versions)
- Reed & Barton plated sets
- WMF silver-plated sets
Codes often confused with 8215.10
Common mistake. This code is very specific due to the 'precious metal plated' requirement. It's crucial not to confuse it with 821520 (sets of assorted articles, not plated with precious metal) or 821599 (other single articles of cutlery, not plated).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 821510, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 821510 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.6% 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 Italy $11M 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $10M 21% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $4.0M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $51M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $5.0M 8.6% of world imports
- 2 Spain $3.9M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $3.5M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $58M 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 8215.10
Brazil does not split HS 8215.10: its NCM code is 8215.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.15 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8215.10
What is HS code 821510?
HS code 821510 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cutlery; sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), with at least one article plated with precious metal. This highly specific HS code targets cutlery sets where at least one article is plated with a precious metal, such as silver or gold. This designation indicates a higher-end, often decorative, ceremonial, or luxury product, distinct from everyday cutlery. The international trade in these items caters to affluent consumers, luxury retailers, and hospitality sectors seeking premium dining experiences. Manufacturers focus on exquisite craftsmanship, quality of the base metal, thickness and durability of the precious metal plating, and elegant design. Importers, typically high-end department stores, specialty gift shops, and luxury hotels, look for brand prestige, aesthetic appeal, and compliance with precious metal content regulations. Exporters emphasize heritage, design innovation, and meticulous finishing to appeal to discerning global markets.
What products fall under HS code 821510?
Silver-plated cutlery sets, gold-plated fork and spoon sets, precious metal plated serving sets, dessert sets with plated articles, fish cutlery sets with plated knives, butter knife sets with plated handles, tea spoon sets with plated articles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 821510?
This code is very specific due to the 'precious metal plated' requirement. It's crucial not to confuse it with 821520 (sets of assorted articles, not plated with precious metal) or 821599 (other single articles of cutlery, not plated).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 821510?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 821510 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($11M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($10M) and the Netherlands ($4.0M). World exports came to about $51M, 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 821510?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 821510 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($5.0M, 8.6% of world imports), Spain ($3.9M) and Mexico ($3.5M). World imports came to about $58M, 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 821510 structured?
HS code 821510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (15) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 821510?
In Brazil, HS code 821510 is NCM 8215.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.