Product classification
HS code for Kitchen 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 kitchen knives under HS 8211.92
Kitchen knives are classified under HS code 8211.92. This code falls within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8211 specifically includes knives with cutting blades, whether serrated or not, including pruning knives. The subheading 8211.92 is designated for knives with fixed blades other than table knives. Kitchen knives, such as chef's knives, paring knives, and bread knives, are considered professional or household tools rather than dining cutlery. The classification is based on the fact that these knives have a fixed blade (not folding) and are intended for food preparation tasks like slicing, chopping, and mincing. The material of the blade is typically base metal, such as stainless steel. It is important to note that this code excludes knives with silver or gold plating, which may fall under Chapter 71, and knives used as parts of machines, which are classified under heading 8208.
- Covers
- Chef's knives and Santoku knives
- Paring and utility knives
- Bread knives with fixed blades
- Boning and carving knives
- Butcher knives
- 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. Kitchen knives are often confused with HS code 8211.91, which is specifically for table knives used for dining. They are also frequently misclassified under 8214.90, which covers cleavers and mincing knives. While a cleaver is used in the kitchen, it is technically classified as 'other articles of cutlery' rather than a standard knife under 8211.92.
Top exporters and importers of HS 821192 (the code used for kitchen knives), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 821192 (the code used for kitchen 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 kitchen 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 kitchen 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 kitchen knives
What is the HS code for Kitchen knives?
The HS code for Kitchen 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 kitchen knives with fixed blades is 8211.92.
How do I classify Kitchen knives for customs?
Kitchen 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 kitchen knives classified under 8211.92?
No, folding knives are classified under HS code 8211.93, as 8211.92 is reserved for fixed-blade knives.
Which countries are the top exporters of kitchen knives (HS 821192)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 821192 (the code used for kitchen 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 kitchen knives (HS 821192)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 821192 (the code used for kitchen 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 Kitchen knives the same in all countries?
The base HS code 821192 for Kitchen 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 kitchen knives in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 821192 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for kitchen 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).