Product classification
HS code for Plated cutlery sets: 8215.10
Cutlery, sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), with at least one article plated with precious metal.
Classification of plated cutlery sets under HS 8215.10
Plated cutlery sets are classified under HS code 8215.10. Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8215 is specifically for spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs, and similar kitchen or tableware. Subheading 8215.10 is a "priority" classification for sets of assorted articles where at least one individual item in the set is plated with precious metal (such as gold, silver, or platinum). According to the General Rules of Interpretation and the Chapter Notes for Chapter 82, the presence of even a single plated item dictates the classification of the entire set into this subheading. This is a significant distinction from sets made entirely of stainless steel or other base metals without precious metal plating. The plating must be of a thickness that qualifies as "plated with precious metal" under the legal definitions of the Harmonized System, typically involving a layer of precious metal deposited on a base metal substrate via electroplating or similar processes. This code ensures that luxury or high-value tableware sets are tracked separately from standard utility cutlery.
- Covers
- Silver-plated spoon and fork sets
- Gold-plated dessert cutlery sets
- Canteen sets containing silver-plated serving ladles
- Mixed cutlery sets with at least one gold-plated butter knife
- Platinum-plated decorative flatware sets
- Also under 8215.10
- Christofle silver-plated cutlery
- Oneida gold-plated serving sets
- Wallace Grande Baroque (plated versions)
- Reed & Barton plated sets
- WMF silver-plated sets
Codes often confused with 8215.10
Common mistake. These sets are often misclassified under 8215.20, which is for sets of assorted articles that do not contain any items plated with precious metal. They may also be confused with 7114.11 or 7114.19, which are for articles made of solid precious metal. If the items are sold individually rather than in sets, they fall under 8215.91.
Top exporters and importers of HS 821510 (the code used for plated cutlery sets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 821510 (the code used for plated cutlery sets) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.6% 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 821510, not only plated cutlery sets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $11M 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $10M 21% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $4.0M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $51M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $5.0M 8.6% of world imports
- 2 Spain $3.9M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $3.5M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $58M 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 plated cutlery sets
Brazil classifies plated cutlery sets under NCM 8215.10.00: HS 8215.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plated cutlery sets
What is the HS code for Plated cutlery sets?
The HS code for Plated cutlery sets is 821510 (Cutlery; sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), with at least one article plated with precious metal). The HS code for sets of assorted cutlery containing at least one article plated with precious metal is 8215.10.
How do I classify Plated cutlery sets for customs?
Plated cutlery sets is classified under HS code 821510 — Cutlery; sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), with at least one article plated with precious metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does a set qualify if only the handles are plated?
Yes, if any part of at least one article in the set is plated with precious metal, the entire set is classified under 8215.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of plated cutlery sets (HS 821510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 821510 (the code used for plated cutlery sets) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($11M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($10M) and the Netherlands ($4.0M). World exports came to about $51M, 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 plated cutlery sets (HS 821510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 821510 (the code used for plated cutlery sets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($5.0M, 8.6% of world imports), Spain ($3.9M) and Mexico ($3.5M). World imports came to about $58M, 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 Plated cutlery sets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 821510 for Plated cutlery 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 plated cutlery sets in Brazil?
In Brazil, plated cutlery sets (HS 821510) is classified under NCM 8215.10.00.