HS Code for Tailor shears

Tailor shears are classified under HS code 821300. This heading is dedicated to scissors, tailors' shears, and similar shears, including the blades specifically manufactured for them. This classification is part of Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, and cutlery made of base metal. Tailor shears are distinguished from standard household scissors by their specific design, which often includes an offset handle to allow the blades to run flat along a cutting table, and their overall length and weight, which are optimized for cutting through multiple layers of fabric. The classification is based on the mechanical action of two blades pivoting on a central pin. Whether the shears are intended for professional dressmaking, industrial textile production, or home sewing, they fall under this specific heading as long as they are hand-operated and made of base metal.

Products Included

• Professional tailor shears
• Pinking shears
• Dressmaker scissors
• Embroidery scissors
• Fabric cutting shears
• Replacement blades for shears

Common Misclassification

Tailor shears are sometimes confused with pruning shears or shears used in agriculture, which are classified under 8201. They may also be misclassified under 8467 if they are power-operated (electric fabric cutters). Additionally, very small thread snips that do not utilize a central pivot pin might occasionally be misclassified as general cutlery under 8214.

FAQ

What is the HS code for tailor shears?

The HS code for tailor shears and all types of scissors is 821300.

Are electric fabric scissors classified here?

No, electric-powered shears or fabric cutters are classified under heading 8467 as tools for working in the hand, pneumatic or with self-contained motor.