Product classification
HS code for Safety razor blades: 8212.20
Razors, safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips.
Classification of safety razor blades under HS 8212.20
Safety razor blades are classified under HS code 8212.20. This classification falls within Chapter 82, which encompasses tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8212 specifically covers razors and razor blades, including blade blanks in strips. The classification logic is based on the product's primary function as a cutting instrument for personal hygiene. Safety razor blades are distinct from other types of blades due to their specific design, which typically includes standardized dimensions and perforations to fit into a razor handle. The inclusion of "blade blanks in strips" in this code is crucial for manufacturers, as it allows for the classification of semi-finished steel strips that have been perforated or shaped but not yet separated into individual blades. This ensures that the material intended for razor production is correctly identified even before the final manufacturing step. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the blades are made of stainless steel, carbon steel, or have specialized coatings like platinum or Teflon, provided they are intended for use in safety razors.
- Covers
- Double-edge (DE) safety razor blades
- Single-edge (SE) safety razor blades
- Injector-style razor blades
- Razor blade blanks in continuous steel strips
- Replacement blades for manual 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. Safety razor blades are frequently confused with HS code 8510.90, which covers parts for electric shavers. While both are used for shaving, 8212.20 is strictly for non-electric, manual razor components. Another common error is using 8211.94, which applies to knife blades. However, because safety razor blades are specifically named in heading 8212, that heading takes precedence over the more general knife blade category. Additionally, surgical blades are classified under 9018.90, as they are medical instruments rather than personal grooming tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 821220 (the code used for safety razor blades), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 821220 (the code used for safety 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 safety 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 safety 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 safety razor blades
What is the HS code for Safety razor blades?
The HS code for Safety razor blades is 821220 (Razors; safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips). The HS code for safety razor blades is 8212.20, which includes both finished blades and blade blanks in strips.
How do I classify Safety razor blades for customs?
Safety 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 classified under this code?
No, complete disposable razors (the handle and blade together) are classified under HS code 8212.10. Only the individual blades or blade strips fall under 8212.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of safety razor blades (HS 821220)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 821220 (the code used for safety 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 safety razor blades (HS 821220)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 821220 (the code used for safety 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 Safety razor blades the same in all countries?
The base HS code 821220 for Safety 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 safety razor blades in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 821220 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for safety razor blades depends on the product's details: 8212.20.10 (Safety razor blades), 8212.20.20 (Razor blade blanks in strips).