Product classification
HS code for Food processing blades: 8208.30
Tools, knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry.
Classification of food processing blades under HS 8208.30
Food processing blades are classified under HS code 8208.30. Heading 8208 covers knives and cutting blades for machines or for mechanical appliances. Subheading 8208.30 is specifically designated for those used in kitchen appliances or by the food industry. These are industrial or commercial-grade components designed to be fitted into machinery such as slicers, dicers, or large-scale food processors. The classification is based on the fact that these are interchangeable parts of mechanical equipment rather than hand-held tools. The blades are typically made of high-quality stainless steel or other alloys capable of withstanding the rigors of industrial food production. This code includes blades for both large industrial machines and smaller commercial kitchen appliances like professional blenders or meat grinders. The distinction between a blade (8208) and a machine part (8438) is that 8208 specifically covers the cutting element itself, which is a tool of base metal. The shape of the blade, whether circular, straight, or complex, does not change the classification as long as it is intended for a food processing machine.
- Covers
- Blades for industrial meat slicers and grinders
- Cutting discs for commercial vegetable processors
- Replacement blades for high-speed food blenders
- Circular knives for industrial bread slicing machines
- Chopping blades for large-scale food mixers
- Also under 8208.30
- Hobart slicer blades
- Robot Coupe food processor blades
- Vitamix blender blades
- Mado meat processing knives
- Urschel cutting tools
Codes often confused with 8208.30
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these items under HS code 8211.92, which is for hand-held fixed-blade knives. While they are both cutting tools, 8208 is specifically for machine-mounted blades. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8438.90, which covers parts of machinery for the industrial preparation of food. While a blade is a part of a machine, the HS nomenclature gives precedence to heading 8208 for cutting blades specifically because they are considered tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820830 (the code used for food processing blades), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820830 (the code used for food processing blades) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 820830, not only food processing blades.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $126M 35% of world exports
- 2 United States $46M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $32M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $364M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $50M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $28M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $26M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $433M 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 food processing blades
Brazil classifies food processing blades under NCM 8208.30.00: HS 8208.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about food processing blades
What is the HS code for Food processing blades?
The HS code for Food processing blades is 820830 (Tools; knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry). The HS code for knives and cutting blades used in food industry machines or kitchen appliances is 8208.30.
How do I classify Food processing blades for customs?
Food processing blades is classified under HS code 820830 — Tools; knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are household blender blades included in 8208.30?
Yes, blades designed for mechanical kitchen appliances, whether for household or commercial use, are classified under 8208.30.
Which countries are the top exporters of food processing blades (HS 820830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820830 (the code used for food processing blades) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($126M, 35% of world exports), the United States ($46M) and China ($32M). World exports came to about $364M, 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 food processing blades (HS 820830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820830 (the code used for food processing blades) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($50M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($28M) and the Netherlands ($26M). World imports came to about $433M, 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 Food processing blades the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820830 for Food processing blades 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 food processing blades in Brazil?
In Brazil, food processing blades (HS 820830) is classified under NCM 8208.30.00.