Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks, etc., of base metal. It includes hand tools, power-operated tools, knives and scissors, razors, kitchen and table utensils, etc. These goods are usually made of base metal, but similar articles made of other materials may also be included. This chapter does not include knives for machines (classified in the latter part of Chapter 82 or Chapter 84) and certain specialized implements. Heading 8208 covers knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances, including those for metalworking, woodworking, kitchen use, agricultural use, etc. These blades are usually interchangeable parts for machines, used for cutting, milling, shearing, etc. This heading includes blades and blade blanks, but does not include knife holders without blades or independent hand tools. The first 2 digits 82 represent Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks and similar articles, of base metal. The 3rd-4th digits 08 represent heading 8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances. The 5th-6th digits 90 represent subheading 820890: Other blades, i.e., machine blades not specifically named in 820810 to 820880. 820810 is for metalworking blades, 820820 for woodworking blades, 820830 for blades for kitchen appliances or food industry machines, 820840 for blades for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines, and 820890 for other. The goods are machine blades but are not specifically listed in any subheading from 820810 to 820880, so they are classified under 820890. If they were hand blades, they would be classified under 8211; if they were for machines but for specific uses such as metalworking, they would be classified under 820810; if they were knife holders without blades, they would be classified under 8207. Therefore, accurate distinction must be made based on use and structure.
Chapter
Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks, etc., of base metal. It includes hand tools, power-operated tools, knives and scissors, razors, kitchen and table utensils, etc. These goods are usually made of base metal, but similar articles made of other materials may also be included. This chapter does not include knives for machines (classified in the latter part of Chapter 82 or Chapter 84) and certain specialized implements.
Heading
Heading 8208 covers knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances, including those for metalworking, woodworking, kitchen use, agricultural use, etc. These blades are usually interchangeable parts for machines, used for cutting, milling, shearing, etc. This heading includes blades and blade blanks, but does not include knife holders without blades or independent hand tools.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 82 represent Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks and similar articles, of base metal. The 3rd-4th digits 08 represent heading 8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances. The 5th-6th digits 90 represent subheading 820890: Other blades, i.e., machine blades not specifically named in 820810 to 820880. 820810 is for metalworking blades, 820820 for woodworking blades, 820830 for blades for kitchen appliances or food industry machines, 820840 for blades for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines, and 820890 for other.
Classification Basis
The goods are machine blades but are not specifically listed in any subheading from 820810 to 820880, so they are classified under 820890. If they were hand blades, they would be classified under 8211; if they were for machines but for specific uses such as metalworking, they would be classified under 820810; if they were knife holders without blades, they would be classified under 8207. Therefore, accurate distinction must be made based on use and structure.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The standard name of the declared goods should be specific and clear, such as 'machine blade', 'cutting blade', etc., avoiding general terms. Use: State the machine or mechanical appliance for which the blade is used, such as 'for plastic crusher', 'for paper cutting machine', etc. Material: Declare the main material of the blade, such as high-speed steel, cemented carbide, stainless steel, etc., and whether it has a coating of other materials. Brand: Declare the brand or trademark of the blade; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'. Model: Declare the model or specifications of the blade, such as size, shape, etc., to facilitate customs classification. Interchangeable: State whether the blade is an interchangeable machine part, i.e., whether it can be installed on different machines. Processing Object: State the material the blade is used to process, such as metal, wood, plastic, paper, etc. Product Name: Machine cutting blade; Use: For plastic crusher; Material: High-speed steel; Brand: No brand; Model: SK-100; Interchangeable: Yes; Processing Object: Plastic. Mistakenly classifying hand blades under 820890, when they should actually be classified under 8211. Failure to distinguish metalworking blades (820810) from other blades. Mistakenly classifying knife holders without blades under 820890, when they should actually be classified under 8207.
Product Name
The standard name of the declared goods should be specific and clear, such as 'machine blade', 'cutting blade', etc., avoiding general terms.
⚠️ Only writing 'blade' without specifying the use or machine type.
Use
State the machine or mechanical appliance for which the blade is used, such as 'for plastic crusher', 'for paper cutting machine', etc.
⚠️ The use description is too broad, such as 'industrial use'.
Material
Declare the main material of the blade, such as high-speed steel, cemented carbide, stainless steel, etc., and whether it has a coating of other materials.
⚠️ Only writing 'metal' without specific description.
Brand
Declare the brand or trademark of the blade; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'.
⚠️ Brand does not match the actual goods or is omitted.
Model
Declare the model or specifications of the blade, such as size, shape, etc., to facilitate customs classification.
⚠️ Model is incomplete or does not match the actual goods.
Interchangeable
State whether the blade is an interchangeable machine part, i.e., whether it can be installed on different machines.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring a fixed-installation blade as interchangeable.
Processing Object
State the material the blade is used to process, such as metal, wood, plastic, paper, etc.
⚠️ Failure to state the processing object, causing classification difficulties.
Mistakenly classifying hand blades under 820890, when they should actually be classified under 8211.
Failure to distinguish metalworking blades (820810) from other blades.
Mistakenly classifying knife holders without blades under 820890, when they should actually be classified under 8207.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1. Whether it is a blade for machines or mechanical appliances; 2. Whether it is interchangeable; 3. Specific use. If it is for machines and not specifically named, it is classified under 820890. Attention must be paid to the distinction from hand tools, knife holders without blades, and blades for specific uses. 820810 Blades for metalworking: Specifically for metalworking machines, such as blades for lathes and milling machines, while 820890 is for other materials or unnamed uses. 820820 Blades for woodworking: Specifically for woodworking machines, such as blades for woodworking planers and sawing machines. 820830 Blades for kitchen appliances or food industry machines: For kitchen machinery or food industry machines, such as blades for meat grinders and slicing machines. 820840 Blades for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines: For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery, such as blades for harvesters and lawn mowers. 821194 Other hand blades: Blades for hand tools, not for machines, classified under 8211, while 820890 is for machines. Is it used for machines or mechanical appliances? Is it interchangeable? Is it not named in 820810-820840? Is the material base metal? Does it exclude hand blades?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1. Whether it is a blade for machines or mechanical appliances; 2. Whether it is interchangeable; 3. Specific use. If it is for machines and not specifically named, it is classified under 820890. Attention must be paid to the distinction from hand tools, knife holders without blades, and blades for specific uses.
Confused Codes：
820810 - Blades for metalworking
Specifically for metalworking machines, such as blades for lathes and milling machines, while 820890 is for other materials or unnamed uses.
820820 - Blades for woodworking
Specifically for woodworking machines, such as blades for woodworking planers and sawing machines.
820830 - Blades for kitchen appliances or food industry machines
For kitchen machinery or food industry machines, such as blades for meat grinders and slicing machines.
820840 - Blades for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines
For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery, such as blades for harvesters and lawn mowers.
821194 - Other hand blades
Blades for hand tools, not for machines, classified under 8211, while 820890 is for machines.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it used for machines or mechanical appliances?
✓ Is it interchangeable?
✓ Is it not named in 820810-820840?
✓ Is the material base metal?
✓ Does it exclude hand blades?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a blade is classified under 820890 or 8211? The key is the use: 820890 is for blades for machines or mechanical appliances, usually as interchangeable parts of machines, which need to be installed on machines for use; 8211 is for hand blades, such as scissors, paper cutters, etc., operated directly by hand. If the blade needs machine power to work, it is classified under 820890. What is the difference between 820890 and 820810? 820810 specifically refers to blades for metalworking, such as turning tools, milling cutters, etc.; 820890 is for other machine blades, used for non-metallic materials or uses not specifically named. If the blade is used for metalworking, it should be classified under 820810 first. What key information is required when declaring 820890? Product name, use, material, brand, model, whether interchangeable, processing object, etc. are required. Use and processing object are key to distinguishing adjacent subheadings and must be declared accurately. If a blade is used for food processing machines, which code should it be classified under? If used for food industry machines, it should be classified under 820830; if used for kitchen appliances, it is also classified under 820830. However, if it is a hand kitchen knife, it is classified under 8211. How to check the tax rate for 820890? The tax rate should be checked according to the latest customs tariff, which can be obtained through the website of the General Administration of Customs or professional tariff query tools. Note that the tax rate may vary by country, trade agreement, etc., and the actual customs declaration should prevail. Does a blade with a coating (such as titanium coating) affect classification? Usually not; classification is still based on the basic characteristics and use of the blade. However, if the coating gives the blade a special function, it needs to be analyzed specifically. In general, the coating does not change its nature as a machine blade. Does 820890 include knife holders without blades? No. Knife holders without blades should be classified under 8207. 820890 only includes the blade itself, i.e., already formed into a blade shape and ready for direct installation and use. If a blade is used for agricultural machinery but can also be used for other machinery, how should it be classified? If it is mainly used for agricultural machinery, it should be classified under 820840; if it is highly versatile and the main use cannot be determined, it should be classified under 820890. It is recommended to declare according to actual usage.
Q: How to determine whether a blade is classified under 820890 or 8211?
A: The key is the use: 820890 is for blades for machines or mechanical appliances, usually as interchangeable parts of machines, which need to be installed on machines for use; 8211 is for hand blades, such as scissors, paper cutters, etc., operated directly by hand. If the blade needs machine power to work, it is classified under 820890.
Q: What is the difference between 820890 and 820810?
A: 820810 specifically refers to blades for metalworking, such as turning tools, milling cutters, etc.; 820890 is for other machine blades, used for non-metallic materials or uses not specifically named. If the blade is used for metalworking, it should be classified under 820810 first.
Q: What key information is required when declaring 820890?
A: Product name, use, material, brand, model, whether interchangeable, processing object, etc. are required. Use and processing object are key to distinguishing adjacent subheadings and must be declared accurately.
Q: If a blade is used for food processing machines, which code should it be classified under?
A: If used for food industry machines, it should be classified under 820830; if used for kitchen appliances, it is also classified under 820830. However, if it is a hand kitchen knife, it is classified under 8211.
Q: How to check the tax rate for 820890?
A: The tax rate should be checked according to the latest customs tariff, which can be obtained through the website of the General Administration of Customs or professional tariff query tools. Note that the tax rate may vary by country, trade agreement, etc., and the actual customs declaration should prevail.
Q: Does a blade with a coating (such as titanium coating) affect classification?
A: Usually not; classification is still based on the basic characteristics and use of the blade. However, if the coating gives the blade a special function, it needs to be analyzed specifically. In general, the coating does not change its nature as a machine blade.
Q: Does 820890 include knife holders without blades?
A: No. Knife holders without blades should be classified under 8207. 820890 only includes the blade itself, i.e., already formed into a blade shape and ready for direct installation and use.
Q: If a blade is used for agricultural machinery but can also be used for other machinery, how should it be classified?
A: If it is mainly used for agricultural machinery, it should be classified under 820840; if it is highly versatile and the main use cannot be determined, it should be classified under 820890. It is recommended to declare according to actual usage.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.