Product classification
HS code for Electric knife: 8509.80
Electro-mechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509.
Classification of electric knife under HS 8509.80
An electric knife is classified under HS code 8509.80. Chapter 85, heading 8509, covers electro-mechanical domestic appliances with a self-contained electric motor. This heading is distinct from 8516 (which covers electro-thermic appliances) because the primary function of the electric knife is mechanical cutting rather than heating. Subheading 8509.40 covers food grinders and mixers, and fruit or vegetable juice extractors. Since an electric knife does not fit these specific descriptions, it is classified under 8509.80, which serves as the 'other appliances' category for domestic electro-mechanical tools. This classification is reserved for appliances weighing 20kg or less, which is the standard for household electric knives. The classification is determined by GRI 1, as the product is an electro-mechanical domestic appliance with a self-contained motor.
- Covers
- Corded electric carving knives
- Cordless battery-operated electric knives
- Electric bread knives
- Electric knives with interchangeable blades
- Also under 8509.80
- InSinkErator Garbage Disposal
- Bissell SpinWave
- Philips Sonicare
- Black+Decker Electric Knife
- Kitchen Mama Electric Can Opener
Codes often confused with 8509.80
Common mistake. Electric knives are sometimes incorrectly classified under HS code 8211.92, which covers knives with fixed blades. However, Chapter 82 generally covers tools and cutlery of base metal that are not powered by an internal motor. Because the electric knife contains a self-contained electric motor, it is moved to Chapter 85. Another confusion arises with HS code 8467.29, which covers other handheld power tools. While an electric knife is a tool held in the hand, heading 8509 is specifically designated for 'electro-mechanical domestic appliances,' which more accurately describes the intended household use of a kitchen electric knife.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850980 (the code used for electric knife), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850980 (the code used for electric knife) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 850980, not only electric knife.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $7.5B 58% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 11% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $779M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $12.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 14% of world imports
- 3 Poland $652M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $10.3B 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 codes for electric knife
Brazil splits HS 8509.80 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8509.80.10Electric floor polishers
- 8509.80.90Other electromechanical domestic appliances
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric knife
What is the HS code for Electric knife?
The HS code for Electric knife is 850980 (Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509). The HS code for a domestic electric knife is 8509.80. This covers electro-mechanical domestic appliances with a self-contained motor not elsewhere specified.
How do I classify Electric knife for customs?
Electric knife is classified under HS code 850980 — Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are industrial meat slicers classified here?
No, industrial meat slicers used in delis or factories are classified under HS code 8438.50, as they are considered industrial food preparation machinery rather than domestic appliances.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric knife (HS 850980)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850980 (the code used for electric knife) in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.5B, 58% of world exports), Germany ($1.4B) and the Netherlands ($779M). World exports came to about $12.9B, 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 electric knife (HS 850980)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850980 (the code used for electric knife) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 15% of world imports), Germany ($1.4B) and Poland ($652M). World imports came to about $10.3B, 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.
Is the HS code for Electric knife the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850980 for Electric knife is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for electric knife in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 850980 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for electric knife depends on the product's details: 8509.80.10 (Electric floor polishers), 8509.80.90 (Other electromechanical domestic appliances).