Product classification
HS code for Machine knives: 8208.10
Tools, knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working.
Classification of machine knives under HS 8208.10
Machine knives designed for metalworking are classified under HS code 8208.10. Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8208 is specifically dedicated to knives and cutting blades for machines or for mechanical appliances. The classification is further refined by the intended application of the blade. Subheading 8208.10 is reserved for those used in metalworking. These are not hand tools but are industrial components designed to be fitted into machinery to perform cutting, shearing, or slicing operations on metallic materials. The material composition, typically high-speed steel, tungsten carbide, or other hardened alloys, and the specialized edge geometry are indicative of their use in industrial metal processing. This code covers the blade itself, which is considered an interchangeable tool rather than a permanent part of the machine's structure.
- Covers
- Milling cutters and blades
- Lathe tool cutting inserts
- Circular knives for metal slitting
- Guillotine blades for metal shearing
- Broaching tools and blades
- Reamer blades for metalworking
- 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. Machine knives are frequently misclassified under 8466.93, which covers parts for machine tools. However, according to the Section XV and XVI notes, tools of Chapter 82 (like knives) take precedence over the general parts headings in Chapter 84. Another common error is using 8207.70 (milling tools), but 8208 is more specific for the actual cutting blade component used within a machine.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820810 (the code used for machine knives), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820810 (the code used for machine knives) 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 machine knives.
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 machine knives
Brazil classifies machine knives 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 machine knives
What is the HS code for Machine knives?
The HS code for Machine knives is 820810 (Tools; knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working). The HS code for machine knives used for metalworking is 8208.10.
How do I classify Machine knives for customs?
Machine knives 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.
Does this code cover knives for wood processing?
No, knives for wood processing are classified under HS code 8208.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of machine knives (HS 820810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820810 (the code used for machine knives) 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 machine knives (HS 820810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820810 (the code used for machine knives) 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 Machine knives the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820810 for Machine 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 machine knives in Brazil?
In Brazil, machine knives (HS 820810) is classified under NCM 8208.10.00.