Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks, etc., of base metal, including hand tools, mechanical tools, knives, scissors, nail clippers, razors, spoons, forks, etc. This chapter does not include machine knives (Chapter 84) or electric razors (Chapter 85). The core characteristics are base metal, used for manual or non-power-driven cutting, processing, eating, and other purposes. Heading 8211 covers knives with cutting blades, including folding knives, hunting knives, daggers, kitchen knives, butcher knives, etc., as well as sets of knives. However, it does not include scissors (8203), razors (8212), or forks (8215). Knife sets refer to combinations of multiple knives packaged together for specific uses such as kitchen, hunting, camping, etc. First 2 digits 82: Chapter 82, tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks of base metal. Digits 3-4: 11: Heading 8211, knives with cutting blades, including folding knives, hunting knives, daggers, kitchen knives, etc. Digits 5-6: 10: Subheading 821110, knife sets, referring to sets composed of multiple knives, packaged for retail. Note: 821110 is knife sets, while 821191 is fixed-blade table knives, 821192 is other fixed-blade knives, 821193 is folding knives, 821194 is other knives. This product is a knife set composed of multiple knives packaged together, meeting the description of subheading 821110. If a single kitchen knife is imported separately, it should be classified under 821191 or 821192; if it is a folding knife, then under 821193. Knife sets emphasize combined packaging for retail, therefore classified under 821110.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as "kitchen knife set", "camping knife set". Brand: Fill in the knife brand; if no brand, write "unbranded". Model: Fill in the product model or item number. Material: Blade material, such as stainless steel, carbon steel; handle material, such as plastic, wooden handle. Set Composition: List the types and quantities of knives included in the set, such as 1 chef's knife, 1 fruit knife, 1 paring knife. Packaging Method: Retail packaging or industrial packaging, such as color box, wooden box. Purpose: Specific use, such as kitchen use, camping use, hunting use. Product Name: Kitchen knife set; Brand: Zhang Xiaoquan; Model: ZQ-2024; Material: Blade stainless steel, handle ABS plastic; Set Composition: 1 chef's knife, 1 slicing knife, 1 fruit knife, 1 paring knife; Packaging Method: Color box retail packaging; Purpose: Kitchen use. Misreporting non-set knives as sets, such as a single knife with a knife holder. Incomplete material declaration, ignoring handle material. Vague purpose declaration, affecting classification.

Core classification basis: 1) Whether the goods are knives with cutting blades of base metal; 2) Whether they are packaged as a set, i.e., composed of multiple knives; 3) Whether they are for retail. If the above are met, classify under 821110. If a single knife, classify under other subheadings of 8211 according to type. 821191 Fixed-blade table knives: 821191 is a single fixed-blade table knife, not a set; 821110 is a knife set containing multiple knives. 821192 Other fixed-blade knives: 821192 is a single other fixed-blade knife, such as a kitchen knife; 821110 is a set combination. 821193 Folding knives: 821193 is folding knives, whether or not in sets; 821110 is a set and usually non-folding. 821194 Other knives: 821194 is unlisted knives, single; 821110 is a set. 821300 Scissors: 821300 is scissors, even if in a set, classified under 821300; 821110 is a knife set. Is it composed of multiple knives? Is it retail packaged? Are the blades of base metal? Does it contain non-knife items? Does it belong to other subheadings under 8211?

What is the definition of a knife set? A knife set refers to two or more different knives combined and packaged for retail, meeting specific uses such as kitchen, camping. If a single knife with a knife holder, it is not considered a set. How to check the tax rate for 821110? You can check through customs tariff, Customs Administration website, or consult a customs broker. Tax rates are adjusted with policies, subject to the latest publication. How to classify a knife set that includes scissors? If the main characteristic of the set is knives, still classify under 821110; if scissors are the main characteristic, it may be classified under 821300. Judgment should be based on the main use. What elements should be noted when declaring? Focus on declaring product name, material, set composition, packaging method, purpose, ensuring consistency with the actual goods to avoid classification errors. What is the main difference between 821110 and 821191? 821110 is a knife set, 821191 is a single fixed-blade table knife. The difference lies in whether it is a set. Which code should ceramic knives be classified under? Ceramic knives are not of base metal and should be classified under Chapter 69 ceramic products. The specific subheading depends on the type. How to declare knife sets sold via cross-border e-commerce? Declare under 821110, providing detailed product name, material, composition, note retail packaging, ensuring compliance with customs requirements. Is the classification of knife sets affected by brand? Brand does not affect classification. Classification is based on the inherent properties of the goods, such as material, set nature, and purpose.