Product classification
HS code for Hunting knives: 8211.92
Knives, having fixed cutting blades, (other than table knives), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208.
Classification of hunting knives under HS 8211.92
Hunting knives are classified under HS code 8211.92. Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8211 includes knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 8208. Sub-heading 8211.92 is specifically designated for knives with fixed cutting blades, excluding table knives. The classification is determined by the physical design of the knife—specifically that the blade is fixed and not folding—and its intended use for activities other than dining. Hunting knives are typically characterized by a robust construction suitable for skinning, butchering, or general outdoor survival tasks. This classification follows General Interpretative Rule 1, as the description of the sub-heading precisely matches the physical characteristics of a standard hunting knife.
- Covers
- Fixed-blade skinning knives
- Bowie knives
- Survival knives with fixed blades
- Fixed-blade camping knives
- Tactical fixed-blade knives
- Professional butchering knives (non-machine)
- Also under 8211.92
- Global chef's knife
- Benchmade fixed-blade hunting knife
- Mora Companion utility knife
- F. Dick butcher knife
- Shun Classic chef's knife
Codes often confused with 8211.92
Common mistake. Hunting knives are frequently misclassified under HS code 8211.93, which is reserved for knives with folding blades (pocket knives). Another common error is using HS code 8211.91, which is strictly for table knives used for dining. Furthermore, some decorative or ceremonial knives might be confused with HS code 9307, which covers swords, cutlasses, bayonets, and similar arms. However, if the item is designed as a functional tool for hunting or outdoor use, 8211.92 remains the correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 821192 (the code used for hunting knives), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 821192 (the code used for hunting knives) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 821192, not only hunting knives.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $515M 39% of world exports
- 2 Germany $209M 16% of world exports
- 3 Japan $101M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $285M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $136M 11% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $53M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 hunting knives
Brazil splits HS 8211.92 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8211.92.10Fixed-blade kitchen and butcher knives
- 8211.92.20Fixed-blade hunting knives
- 8211.92.90Other fixed-blade knives
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hunting knives
What is the HS code for Hunting knives?
The HS code for Hunting knives is 821192 (Knives; having fixed cutting blades, (other than table knives), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208). The HS code for hunting knives with fixed cutting blades is 8211.92.
How do I classify Hunting knives for customs?
Hunting knives is classified under HS code 821192 — Knives; having fixed cutting blades, (other than table knives), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are folding hunting knives classified under this code?
No, folding hunting knives are classified under HS code 8211.93, as they do not have fixed blades.
Which countries are the top exporters of hunting knives (HS 821192)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 821192 (the code used for hunting knives) in UN Comtrade data were China ($515M, 39% of world exports), Germany ($209M) and Japan ($101M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of hunting knives (HS 821192)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 821192 (the code used for hunting knives) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($285M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($136M) and the Netherlands ($53M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Hunting knives the same in all countries?
The base HS code 821192 for Hunting knives 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 hunting knives in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 821192 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for hunting knives depends on the product's details: 8211.92.10 (Fixed-blade kitchen and butcher knives), 8211.92.20 (Fixed-blade hunting knives), 8211.92.90 (Other fixed-blade knives).