Product classification
HS code for Stainless steel cookware: 7323.93
Steel, stainless, table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof.
Classification of stainless steel cookware under HS 7323.93
Stainless steel cookware is classified under HS code 7323.93. This code falls within Chapter 73, which covers articles of iron or steel, and heading 7323, which is designated for table, kitchen, or other household articles and parts thereof. The subheading 7323.93 is specific to articles made of stainless steel. Classification here is based on the primary material and the intended use of the product within a domestic or household setting. The Harmonized System defines stainless steel as alloy steel containing, by weight, 1.2% or less of carbon and 10.5% or more of chromium. Cookware classified here must be non-electric; if the item contains an integrated heating element, it moves to a different chapter. The durability, heat distribution properties, and corrosion resistance of stainless steel make it the industry standard for professional and home kitchens alike, and the HS system reflects this by providing a dedicated code for these steel articles.
- Covers
- Stainless steel frying pans and skillets
- Stainless steel saucepans and stockpots
- Stainless steel pressure cookers (non-electric)
- Stainless steel Dutch ovens
- Parts of cookware such as stainless steel lids and handles
- Also under 7323.93
- WMF Cutlery
- All-Clad Cookware
- OXO Kitchen Tools
- Zojirushi Stainless Mugs
- IKEA 365+ Cookware
Codes often confused with 7323.93
Common mistake. One common misclassification occurs with HS code 8516.60, which covers electric ovens and cookers. If a stainless steel pot is part of an electric slow cooker or multi-cooker system, it is classified as an electro-thermic appliance under Chapter 85. Another error involves HS code 8215, which is for spoons, forks, ladles, and similar kitchenware; while these are 'kitchenware,' they are specifically excluded from 7323. Additionally, enameled steel cookware is often confused with 7323.93, but it should be classified under 7323.94.
Top exporters and importers of HS 732393 (the code used for stainless steel cookware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 732393 (the code used for stainless steel cookware) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 69% 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 732393, not only stainless steel cookware.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $7.0B 69% of world exports
- 2 Germany $505M 5.0% of world exports
- 3 India $427M 4.2% of world exports
World total: $10.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.6B 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $705M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 France $319M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $8.4B 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 stainless steel cookware
Brazil classifies stainless steel cookware under NCM 7323.93.00: HS 7323.93 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about stainless steel cookware
What is the HS code for Stainless steel cookware?
The HS code for Stainless steel cookware is 732393 (Steel, stainless; table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof). The HS code for stainless steel table, kitchen, or household articles is 7323.93.
How do I classify Stainless steel cookware for customs?
Stainless steel cookware is classified under HS code 732393 — Steel, stainless; table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include stainless steel knives?
No, stainless steel knives with cutting blades are classified under HS code 8211.
Which countries are the top exporters of stainless steel cookware (HS 732393)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 732393 (the code used for stainless steel cookware) in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.0B, 69% of world exports), Germany ($505M) and India ($427M). World exports came to about $10.1B, 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 stainless steel cookware (HS 732393)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 732393 (the code used for stainless steel cookware) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.6B, 19% of world imports), Germany ($705M) and France ($319M). World imports came to about $8.4B, 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 Stainless steel cookware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 732393 for Stainless steel cookware 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 stainless steel cookware in Brazil?
In Brazil, stainless steel cookware (HS 732393) is classified under NCM 7323.93.00.