Product classification
HS code for Razors: 8212.10
Razors.
Classification of razors under HS 8212.10
Razors are classified under HS code 8212.10. This code is part of Chapter 82, which includes tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8212 is specifically reserved for razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks in strips). The subheading 8212.10 covers the razors themselves, which are non-electric devices used for shaving hair. This includes traditional straight razors, safety razors with permanent handles, and disposable razors where the handle and blade are integrated into a single unit. The classification is determined by the primary function of the tool and its mechanical nature. It is essential to distinguish these manual implements from electric appliances, which are classified elsewhere based on their power source and internal mechanism. The materials used for the handles (such as plastic or wood) do not change the classification as long as the cutting edge is a razor blade, though the blades themselves are often classified separately if imported as individual components.
- Covers
- Safety razors
- Disposable plastic razors
- Straight razors (cut-throats)
- Razor handles with integrated blades
- Non-electric shaving implements
- Also under 8212.10
- Gillette Mach3
- Schick Hydro 5
- Harry's razor
- Wilkinson Sword Classic
- Bic disposable razors
Codes often confused with 8212.10
Common mistake. Razors are frequently misclassified under HS code 8510.10, which is the correct code for electric shavers. Another common error involves HS code 8212.20, which is specifically for safety razor blades, including blanks. If a shipment contains only the blades and not the razor handles, 8212.20 must be used. Additionally, specialized surgical scalpels are classified under 9018 and should not be confused with standard shaving razors.
Top exporters and importers of HS 821210 (the code used for razors), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 821210 (the code used for razors) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 821210, not only razors.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $528M 19% of world exports
- 2 China $472M 17% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $461M 17% of world exports
World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $427M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $180M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 Japan $114M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $2.7B 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 razors
Brazil splits HS 8212.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8212.10.10Straight razors
- 8212.10.20Safety razors
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about razors
What is the HS code for Razors?
The HS code for Razors is 821210 (Razors). The HS code for non-electric razors is 8212.10.
How do I classify Razors for customs?
Razors is classified under HS code 821210 — Razors. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are disposable razors classified differently than safety razors?
No, both disposable razors and safety razors are classified under HS code 8212.10 as they perform the same manual shaving function.
Which countries are the top exporters of razors (HS 821210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 821210 (the code used for razors) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($528M, 19% of world exports), China ($472M) and Mexico ($461M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of razors (HS 821210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 821210 (the code used for razors) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($427M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($180M) and Japan ($114M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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.
Is the HS code for Razors the same in all countries?
The base HS code 821210 for Razors 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 razors in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 821210 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for razors depends on the product's details: 8212.10.10 (Straight razors), 8212.10.20 (Safety razors).