Product classification
HS code for Razor blades: 8212.20
Razors, safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips.
Classification of razor blades under HS 8212.20
Safety razor blades, including blanks in strips, are classified under HS code 8212.20. This code is part of Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. The classification specifically targets the blade component of a razor, whether it is a traditional double-edge blade or a modern cartridge-style blade. It includes finished blades ready for use as well as unfinished "blanks" that have been stamped into shape from steel strips but may require further sharpening, tempering, or coating. The classification is based on the function and material of the product. These items are typically made from high-carbon or stainless steel and may feature specialized coatings like platinum or Teflon to reduce friction. This code is used by manufacturers and distributors of personal grooming products globally.
- Covers
- Double-edge safety razor blades
- Replacement razor cartridges
- Stainless steel razor blade blanks
- Strips of razor blade steel (stamped)
- Single-edge razor blades for safety razors
- Also under 8212.20
- Gillette Fusion cartridges
- Feather Hi-Stainless blades
- Astra Superior Platinum blades
- Schick Quattro refills
- Personna blades
Codes often confused with 8212.20
Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 8212.10, which covers complete razors (the handle and the blade together). If the product is a disposable razor where the blade cannot be removed, it is classified under 8212.10. It is also sometimes confused with 8214.90, which covers other articles of cutlery such as hair clipper blades. Industrial blades used in machinery are classified under 8208 and should not be confused with personal safety razor blades.
Top exporters and importers of HS 821220 (the code used for razor blades), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 821220 (the code used for razor blades) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.9% 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 821220, not only razor blades.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $332M 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $301M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $166M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $159M 8.9% of world imports
- 2 United States $155M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Poland $144M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 codes for razor blades
Brazil splits HS 8212.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8212.20.10Safety razor blades
- 8212.20.20Razor blade blanks in strips
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about razor blades
What is the HS code for Razor blades?
The HS code for Razor blades is 821220 (Razors; safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips). The HS code for safety razor blades and their blanks is 8212.20.
How do I classify Razor blades for customs?
Razor blades is classified under HS code 821220 — Razors; safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are disposable razors included in this code?
No, disposable razors (where the blade and handle are one unit) are classified under HS code 8212.10. Only the blades themselves or replacement cartridges fall under 8212.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of razor blades (HS 821220)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 821220 (the code used for razor blades) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($332M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($301M) and the United States ($166M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 razor blades (HS 821220)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 821220 (the code used for razor blades) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($159M, 8.9% of world imports), the United States ($155M) and Poland ($144M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 Razor blades the same in all countries?
The base HS code 821220 for Razor 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 razor blades in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 821220 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for razor blades depends on the product's details: 8212.20.10 (Safety razor blades), 8212.20.20 (Razor blade blanks in strips).