Product classification
HS code for Manicure sets: 8214.20
Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments, (including nail files).
Classification of manicure sets under HS 8214.20
Manicure and pedicure sets are classified under HS code 8214.20. This code falls within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. Heading 8214 is a "residual" heading for other articles of cutlery, such as paper knives and hair clippers. Subheading 8214.20 specifically identifies sets consisting of various instruments used for the care of hands or feet. Even if the set includes items that might individually fall elsewhere (like tweezers in 8203), the set as a whole is classified here if the primary use is manicure or pedicure. This classification also explicitly includes individual nail files, whether made of metal or other materials. The essential character of the set is determined by its intended use for grooming nails and skin on the hands and feet. For customs purposes, the presence of a case or container designed to hold the instruments is a strong indicator that the items should be classified together as a set under this heading.
- Covers
- Manicure sets in leather or plastic cases
- Pedicure sets
- Nail files (metal or abrasive)
- Nail clippers and nippers
- Cuticle pushers and removers
- Also under 8214.20
- Tweezerman manicure sets
- Victorinox nail files
- Seki Edge nail clippers
- Revlon nail tools
- Solingen manicure instruments
Codes often confused with 8214.20
Common mistake. Individual tweezers are often misclassified under 8203.20 (pliers/pincers), but if they are part of a manicure set, they stay in 8214.20. Additionally, electric nail drills may be classified under 8509.80 (electromechanical domestic appliances) depending on their design and power source.
Top exporters and importers of HS 821420 (the code used for manicure sets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 821420 (the code used for manicure sets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 821420, not only manicure sets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $441M 64% of world exports
- 2 Germany $47M 6.8% of world exports
- 3 Poland $24M 3.5% of world exports
World total: $687M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $112M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $42M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $18M 3.2% of world imports
World total: $576M 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 manicure sets
Brazil classifies manicure sets under NCM 8214.20.00: HS 8214.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about manicure sets
What is the HS code for Manicure sets?
The HS code for Manicure sets is 821420 (Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments; (including nail files)). The HS code for manicure or pedicure sets and instruments, including nail files, is 8214.20.
How do I classify Manicure sets for customs?
Manicure sets is classified under HS code 821420 — Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments; (including nail files). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
One more relevant question
Are glass nail files included in this code? Yes, nail files of any material are specifically mentioned in the description for HS code 8214.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of manicure sets (HS 821420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 821420 (the code used for manicure sets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($441M, 64% of world exports), Germany ($47M) and Poland ($24M). World exports came to about $687M, 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 manicure sets (HS 821420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 821420 (the code used for manicure sets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($112M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($42M) and the United Kingdom ($18M). World imports came to about $576M, 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 Manicure sets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 821420 for Manicure sets 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 manicure sets in Brazil?
In Brazil, manicure sets (HS 821420) is classified under NCM 8214.20.00.