Product classification
HS code for Industrial blades: 8208.10
Tools, knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working.
Classification of industrial blades under HS 8208.10
Industrial blades for metal working are classified under HS code 8208.10. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. Heading 8208 is dedicated to knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances. The subheading 8208.10 specifically targets those used for metal working. These items are characterized by their function as the primary cutting component of a machine tool. Unlike hand tools, these blades are designed to be mounted on stationary or portable mechanical units. The classification is based on the blade's intended application in metal processing, such as shearing, milling, or turning, and its composition of base metal, often high-speed steel or tungsten carbide. The precision-ground edge and the mounting holes or slots are typical features that distinguish these from general-purpose hardware.
- Covers
- Milling machine cutters
- Lathe tool blades
- Metal shearing machine knives
- Circular saw blades for metal working machines
- Guillotine blades for metal sheets
- Reaming blades
- Also under 8208.10
- TKM Group shear blades
- Hyde Industrial Blades
- American Cutting Edge slitter knives
- Boschert guillotine blades
Codes often confused with 8208.10
Common mistake. Industrial blades are frequently misclassified under HS code 8207, which covers interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools. While 8207 includes drills and dies, 8208 is specifically for the cutting blades themselves. Another common error is using HS code 8466, which covers parts and accessories for machine tools. However, according to the Section XV and XVI notes, tools of Chapter 82 are generally excluded from Chapter 84 even if they are parts of machines. Additionally, blades for woodworking (8208.20) or food processing (8208.30) must be distinguished from metalworking blades to ensure correct duty application.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820810 (the code used for industrial blades), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820810 (the code used for industrial blades) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% 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 820810, not only industrial blades.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $415M 54% of world exports
- 2 Germany $62M 8.0% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $40M 5.2% of world exports
World total: $772M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $553M 50% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$110M 9.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $78M 7.0% 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 industrial blades
Brazil classifies industrial blades under NCM 8208.10.00: HS 8208.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial blades
What is the HS code for Industrial blades?
The HS code for Industrial blades is 820810 (Tools; knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working). The HS code for industrial blades used specifically for metal working is 8208.10. Blades for other applications like wood or food have different subheadings under 8208.
How do I classify Industrial blades for customs?
Industrial blades is classified under HS code 820810 — Tools; knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are hand-held utility blades classified here?
No, hand-held utility blades or knives with folding or fixed blades are typically classified under HS code 8211, as 8208 is strictly for blades used in machines or mechanical appliances.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial blades (HS 820810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820810 (the code used for industrial blades) in UN Comtrade data were China ($415M, 54% of world exports), Germany ($62M) and the Netherlands ($40M). World exports came to about $772M, 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 industrial blades (HS 820810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820810 (the code used for industrial blades) in UN Comtrade data were China ($553M, 50% of world imports), Russia (about $110M) and the United States ($78M). 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.
Is the HS code for Industrial blades the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820810 for Industrial 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 industrial blades in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial blades (HS 820810) is classified under NCM 8208.10.00.