Product classification
HS code for Metal cutting blades: 8208.10
Tools, knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working.
Classification of metal cutting blades under HS 8208.10
Metal cutting blades are classified under HS code 8208.10. This classification is designated for knives and cutting blades used for machines or mechanical appliances specifically for metal working. These are not hand tools; they are industrial components designed to be fitted into power-operated machinery such as lathes, milling machines, or industrial shears. The classification is determined by the end-use of the blade (metalworking) and its nature as a machine-integrated cutting tool. These blades are often made of high-performance materials like high-speed steel or tungsten carbide to withstand the rigors of cutting through various grades of metal. The heading 8208 excludes tools for hand-operated appliances, which are classified elsewhere in Chapter 82.
- Covers
- Shear blades for metal cutting machines
- Circular cutting blades for metal lathes
- Guillotine blades for steel plate shearing
- Milling cutters and inserts for metal processing
- Slitting blades for metal coil processing
- 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. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8207, which covers interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools (like drill bits). While there is overlap, 8208 is specifically for "knives and cutting blades." Another error is classifying these as parts of machines under 8466. According to Note 1 to Chapter 84, tools of Chapter 82 are excluded from Chapter 84, meaning the tool classification in 8208 takes precedence over the machine part classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820810 (the code used for metal cutting blades), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820810 (the code used for metal cutting 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 metal cutting 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 metal cutting blades
Brazil classifies metal cutting 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 metal cutting blades
What is the HS code for Metal cutting blades?
The HS code for Metal cutting blades is 820810 (Tools; knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working). The HS code for knives and cutting blades for metal-working machines is 8208.10.
How do I classify Metal cutting blades for customs?
Metal cutting 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 saw blades included in this code?
No, saw blades of all kinds (including those for metal) are classified under HS code 8202. 8208 is reserved for non-toothed cutting blades and knives.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal cutting blades (HS 820810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820810 (the code used for metal cutting 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 metal cutting blades (HS 820810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820810 (the code used for metal cutting 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 Metal cutting blades the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820810 for Metal cutting 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 metal cutting blades in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal cutting blades (HS 820810) is classified under NCM 8208.10.00.