HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8215.20 – Cutlery; sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not plated with precious metal
HS code 8215.20 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), not plated with precious metal. It is used for stainless steel dinnerware sets, everyday flatware sets, picnic cutlery sets, serving utensil sets and children's cutlery sets.
What HS 8215.20 covers
This code encompasses sets of various non-precious metal cutlery items, a significant category in global household goods trade. It includes everything from everyday dining sets to specialized serving utensils, all grouped together as a cohesive unit. Major importers are typically developed economies with high consumer spending on home furnishings and kitchenware, such as the United States, Germany, and the UK. Exporters often include countries with strong manufacturing capabilities in metal fabrication, like China, India, and Vietnam, which benefit from lower production costs and established supply chains. Key things to know for traders involve understanding consumer trends in design and material (e.g., stainless steel grades), packaging requirements for retail, and navigating anti-dumping duties that occasionally target specific cutlery types from certain origins. The market is highly competitive, driven by both price and aesthetic appeal, making brand recognition and quality control crucial for success.
- Covers
- Stainless steel dinnerware sets
- Everyday flatware sets
- Picnic cutlery sets
- Serving utensil sets
- Children's cutlery sets
- Steak knife sets
- Dessert cutlery sets
- Examples
- IKEA 24-piece flatware set
- Cuisinart stainless steel cutlery set
- Oneida everyday dining set
- Tramontina steak knife set
- Gibson Home dinnerware set
Codes often confused with 8215.20
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 821599 (other non-precious metal cutlery not in sets) if items are not clearly packaged as a set, or with 821591 if the cutlery is plated with precious metal, leading to incorrect duty rates.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 821520, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 821520 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 $796M 65% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$109M 8.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $83M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $296M 28% of world imports
- 2 Germany $90M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 France $51M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 code for 8215.20
Brazil does not split HS 8215.20: its NCM code is 8215.20.00.
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 8215.20
What is HS code 821520?
HS code 821520 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), not plated with precious metal. This code encompasses sets of various non-precious metal cutlery items, a significant category in global household goods trade. It includes everything from everyday dining sets to specialized serving utensils, all grouped together as a cohesive unit. Major importers are typically developed economies with high consumer spending on home furnishings and kitchenware, such as the United States, Germany, and the UK. Exporters often include countries with strong manufacturing capabilities in metal fabrication, like China, India, and Vietnam, which benefit from lower production costs and established supply chains. Key things to know for traders involve understanding consumer trends in design and material (e.g., stainless steel grades), packaging requirements for retail, and navigating anti-dumping duties that occasionally target specific cutlery types from certain origins. The market is highly competitive, driven by both price and aesthetic appeal, making brand recognition and quality control crucial for success.
What products fall under HS code 821520?
Stainless steel dinnerware sets, everyday flatware sets, picnic cutlery sets, serving utensil sets, children's cutlery sets, steak knife sets, dessert cutlery sets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 821520?
This code is often confused with 821599 (other non-precious metal cutlery not in sets) if items are not clearly packaged as a set, or with 821591 if the cutlery is plated with precious metal, leading to incorrect duty rates.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 821520?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 821520 in UN Comtrade data were China ($796M, 65% of world exports), Vietnam (about $109M) and Germany ($83M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 821520?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 821520 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($296M, 28% of world imports), Germany ($90M) and France ($51M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 821520 structured?
HS code 821520 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 821520?
In Brazil, HS code 821520 is NCM 8215.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.