Product classification
HS code for Pedicure sets: 8214.20
Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments, (including nail files).
Classification of pedicure sets under HS 8214.20
Pedicure sets are classified under HS code 8214.20, which specifically covers manicure or pedicure sets and instruments, including nail files. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 3(b), which addresses goods put up in sets for retail sale. For a collection of tools to be classified here, they must consist of products providing a specific service—in this case, the grooming of hands or feet—and be packaged together for sale to the end-user. The primary function of the set is defined by the collective utility of the instruments, such as clippers, files, and cuticle pushers, which are grouped under Chapter 82 for base metal tools and cutlery. Even if the set includes a small container or case made of different materials, the entire unit is classified under 8214.20 because the tools provide the essential character of the product.
- Covers
- Nail clippers and nippers
- Metal and glass nail files
- Cuticle pushers and removers
- Corn cutters and callous rasps
- Tweezers included within a grooming kit
- Complete retail-ready pedicure kits in travel cases
- 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. Pedicure sets are frequently misclassified under 8203.20 (tweezers) or 8213.00 (scissors) when importers attempt to classify components individually. However, if they are presented as a set for retail sale, 8214.20 takes precedence. Another common error is using 3304.30, which is reserved for manicure or pedicure preparations like nail polish or removers. If a set contains both tools and polish, classification depends on which component provides the essential character; usually, the durable tools dictate the code 8214.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 821420 (the code used for pedicure sets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 821420 (the code used for pedicure 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 pedicure 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 pedicure sets
Brazil classifies pedicure 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 pedicure sets
What is the HS code for Pedicure sets?
The HS code for Pedicure sets is 821420 (Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments; (including nail files)). The HS code for pedicure sets is 8214.20, which covers manicure or pedicure sets and instruments.
How do I classify Pedicure sets for customs?
Pedicure sets is classified under HS code 821420 — Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments; (including nail files). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are individual nail files classified under this code?
Yes, individual nail files are specifically mentioned in the heading for 8214.20, though they may also fall under this code when part of a larger set.
Which countries are the top exporters of pedicure sets (HS 821420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 821420 (the code used for pedicure 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 pedicure sets (HS 821420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 821420 (the code used for pedicure 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 Pedicure sets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 821420 for Pedicure 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 pedicure sets in Brazil?
In Brazil, pedicure sets (HS 821420) is classified under NCM 8214.20.00.