Product classification
HS code for Mincing knives: 8214.90
Cutlery, hair clippers and mincing knives.
Classification of mincing knives under HS 8214.90
Mincing knives are classified under HS code 8214.90. This classification is found in Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. While standard kitchen knives with fixed or folding blades are typically found under heading 82.11, heading 82.14 is a residual category for "other articles of cutlery." This heading specifically includes items such as hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, and mincing knives. Mincing knives, often referred to as mezzalunas or herb choppers, are characterized by their curved blades and handles designed for a rocking motion. Because they are considered specialized cutlery rather than general-purpose knives, they are assigned to the subheading 8214.90, which covers other cutlery items not specified elsewhere in the chapter.
- Covers
- Mezzaluna knives (single or double blade)
- Hand-operated herb mincers with circular blades
- Vegetable mincing knives with dual handles
- Manual rocking knives for kitchen use
- Also under 8214.90
- Wahl manual hair clippers
- Wüsthof mincing knives
- F. Dick mezzaluna
- KitchenAid mincing knives (manual)
- Mundial mincing knives
Codes often confused with 8214.90
Common mistake. Mincing knives are often misclassified under 8211.92, which covers fixed-blade kitchen knives. However, the specific mention of mincing knives in the Explanatory Notes for 82.14 takes precedence. Another common error is attempting to classify them under 8438.50 if they are part of a mechanical assembly; however, if they are hand-operated tools without a motor, they remain in Chapter 82. Electric food processors or electric mincers are classified under 8509.40 as electromechanical domestic appliances.
Top exporters and importers of HS 821490 (the code used for mincing knives), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 821490 (the code used for mincing knives) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 80% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 821490, not only mincing knives.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $280M 80% of world exports
- 2 Germany $11M 3.2% of world exports
- 3 United States $11M 3.1% of world exports
World total: $351M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $27M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $13M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$10M 5.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $191M 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 codes for mincing knives
Brazil splits HS 8214.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8214.90.10Hand shearing clippers and parts
- 8214.90.90Cleavers, choppers and other cutlery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mincing knives
What is the HS code for Mincing knives?
The HS code for Mincing knives is 821490 (Cutlery; hair clippers and mincing knives). The HS code for manual mincing knives, such as mezzalunas, is 8214.90.
How do I classify Mincing knives for customs?
Mincing knives is classified under HS code 821490 — Cutlery; hair clippers and mincing knives. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electric meat mincers classified under the same code?
No, electric meat mincers for domestic use are classified under HS code 8509.40, while industrial ones fall under 8438.50.
Which countries are the top exporters of mincing knives (HS 821490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 821490 (the code used for mincing knives) in UN Comtrade data were China ($280M, 80% of world exports), Germany ($11M) and the United States ($11M). World exports came to about $351M, 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 mincing knives (HS 821490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 821490 (the code used for mincing knives) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($27M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($13M) and Russia (about $10M). World imports came to about $191M, 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 Mincing knives the same in all countries?
The base HS code 821490 for Mincing 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 mincing knives in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 821490 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for mincing knives depends on the product's details: 8214.90.10 (Hand shearing clippers and parts), 8214.90.90 (Cleavers, choppers and other cutlery).