HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8215.91 – Cutlery; (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not in sets
HS code 8215.91 is the 6-digit subheading for cutlery, (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not in sets. It is used for silver-plated dinner forks, gold-plated dessert spoons, silver-plated serving ladles, gold-plated butter knives and silver-plated fish knives.
What HS 8215.91 covers
This HS code covers individual pieces of cutlery that have been plated with precious metals, such as silver or gold, and are not sold as part of a set. This category caters to a more niche, luxury market, often for fine dining, special occasions, or as collectible items. Importers are typically high-income countries with a strong demand for premium household goods and hospitality sectors, including European nations like France and Italy, and affluent markets in the Middle East and North America. Exporters often include countries with established traditions in metal craftsmanship and plating technologies, such as Italy, Germany, and sometimes China, which also produces high-end goods. Key considerations for traders involve verifying the precious metal content and plating thickness, ensuring proper certification for origin and material, and managing the higher value and associated insurance and security costs during transit. The aesthetic appeal and craftsmanship are paramount in this segment.
- Covers
- Silver-plated dinner forks
- Gold-plated dessert spoons
- Silver-plated serving ladles
- Gold-plated butter knives
- Silver-plated fish knives
- Individual silver-plated teaspoons
- Examples
- Christofle silver-plated fork
- WMF gold-plated spoon
- Robbe & Berking silver-plated ladle
- Sambonet silver-plated knife
- Ercuis silver-plated dessert spoon
Codes often confused with 8215.91
Common mistake. This code can be mistaken for 821520 or 821599 if the precious metal plating is overlooked or if the items are mistakenly considered part of a set, leading to significant duty discrepancies due to the higher value.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 821591, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 821591 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 34% 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 France $20M 38% of world exports
- 2 Germany $14M 25% of world exports
- 3 Italy $4.4M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $53M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Austria $26M 34% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $6.0M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 United States $5.4M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $78M 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 8215.91
Brazil does not split HS 8215.91: its NCM code is 8215.91.00.
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 8215.91
What is HS code 821591?
HS code 821591 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cutlery; (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not in sets. This HS code covers individual pieces of cutlery that have been plated with precious metals, such as silver or gold, and are not sold as part of a set. This category caters to a more niche, luxury market, often for fine dining, special occasions, or as collectible items. Importers are typically high-income countries with a strong demand for premium household goods and hospitality sectors, including European nations like France and Italy, and affluent markets in the Middle East and North America. Exporters often include countries with established traditions in metal craftsmanship and plating technologies, such as Italy, Germany, and sometimes China, which also produces high-end goods. Key considerations for traders involve verifying the precious metal content and plating thickness, ensuring proper certification for origin and material, and managing the higher value and associated insurance and security costs during transit. The aesthetic appeal and craftsmanship are paramount in this segment.
What products fall under HS code 821591?
Silver-plated dinner forks, gold-plated dessert spoons, silver-plated serving ladles, gold-plated butter knives, silver-plated fish knives, individual silver-plated teaspoons
What are common misclassifications for HS code 821591?
This code can be mistaken for 821520 or 821599 if the precious metal plating is overlooked or if the items are mistakenly considered part of a set, leading to significant duty discrepancies due to the higher value.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 821591?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 821591 in UN Comtrade data were France ($20M, 38% of world exports), Germany ($14M) and Italy ($4.4M). World exports came to about $53M, 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 821591?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 821591 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($26M, 34% of world imports), Mexico ($6.0M) and the United States ($5.4M). World imports came to about $78M, 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 821591 structured?
HS code 821591 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 821591?
In Brazil, HS code 821591 is NCM 8215.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.