Product classification
HS code for Meat slicer blades: 8208.30
Tools, knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry.
Classification of meat slicer blades under HS 8208.30
Meat slicer blades are classified under HS code 820830. This classification is governed by Note 1 to Chapter 84, which excludes tools of Chapter 82 from being classified as parts of machinery in Chapter 84. Even though these blades are essential components of food processing machines, the Harmonized System dictates that knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances must be classified under heading 8208. Subheading 820830 specifically targets blades used in the food industry. These items are typically made of base metal, such as stainless steel, and are engineered for precision cutting, slicing, or mincing within a mechanical assembly. The classification remains consistent whether the blade is imported as a replacement part or as part of a larger shipment of industrial kitchen equipment, provided the blade is a distinct, replaceable tool.
- Covers
- Circular meat slicer blades
- Industrial deli slicer knives
- Replacement blades for meat dicing machines
- Bandsaw blades for meat cutting (if base metal)
- Rotary cutters for food processing
- Also under 8208.30
- Hobart slicer blades
- Robot Coupe food processor blades
- Vitamix blender blades
- Mado meat processing knives
- Urschel cutting tools
Codes often confused with 8208.30
Common mistake. Meat slicer blades are often misclassified under 843890, which is the general category for parts of food preparation machinery. However, because they are cutting tools made of base metal, Chapter 82 takes precedence. They may also be confused with 821192, which covers fixed-blade knives for butchers; however, 8208 is specifically for blades that are parts of machines, not hand-held tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820830 (the code used for meat slicer blades), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820830 (the code used for meat slicer blades) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 820830, not only meat slicer blades.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $126M 35% of world exports
- 2 United States $46M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $32M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $364M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $50M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $28M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $26M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $433M 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 meat slicer blades
Brazil classifies meat slicer blades under NCM 8208.30.00: HS 8208.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about meat slicer blades
What is the HS code for Meat slicer blades?
The HS code for Meat slicer blades is 820830 (Tools; knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry). The HS code for blades used in meat slicing or food processing machines is 820830.
How do I classify Meat slicer blades for customs?
Meat slicer blades is classified under HS code 820830 — Tools; knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Do these blades include hand-held butcher knives?
No, hand-held butcher knives are classified under HS code 821192. HS code 820830 is strictly for blades that are fitted into machines.
Which countries are the top exporters of meat slicer blades (HS 820830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820830 (the code used for meat slicer blades) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($126M, 35% of world exports), the United States ($46M) and China ($32M). World exports came to about $364M, 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 meat slicer blades (HS 820830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820830 (the code used for meat slicer blades) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($50M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($28M) and the Netherlands ($26M). World imports came to about $433M, 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 Meat slicer blades the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820830 for Meat slicer 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 meat slicer blades in Brazil?
In Brazil, meat slicer blades (HS 820830) is classified under NCM 8208.30.00.