Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks, etc., of base metal. This chapter includes hand tools, mechanical tools, knives, razors, scissors, nail clippers, etc., but excludes certain specific items such as articles of precious metal, knives for machines, etc. Base metals include iron, steel, copper, aluminum, etc., but do not include materials such as ceramics and glass. Articles of this chapter are usually used for manual operation or as tools, but attention must be paid to distinguishing them from mechanical appliances of Chapter 84. Heading 8212 covers razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks), but does it not include safety razor blades (heading 8212)? In fact, 8212 is razors and razor blades, including safety razor blades. But 821290 is parts of razors, namely parts specially designed for razors (including safety razors), such as handles, heads, frames, etc., but not including the blades themselves (blades are classified under 8212.10 or 8212.20). This heading includes razors, razor blades and parts thereof, but the parts must be specially designed for razors. Code 821290 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits 82 represent Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks and parts thereof, of base metal. The 3rd-4th digits 12 represent heading 8212: Razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks). The 5th-6th digits 90 represent subheading 8212.90: Other. Under heading 8212, there are usually 8212.10 (razors), 8212.20 (safety razor blades, including blade blanks) and 8212.90 (other, namely parts). Therefore, 821290 specifically refers to parts of razors (including safety razors), such as handles, heads, frames, connectors, etc., but not including blades. This product is a razor part, such as a handle, head, etc., specially designed for razors, and is therefore classified under 8212.90. If it is a complete razor, it should be classified under 8212.10; if it is a safety razor blade, it should be classified under 8212.20. If it is an electric razor, it is classified under 8510. Therefore, 821290 applies to special parts of non-electric razors.
Chapter
Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks, etc., of base metal. This chapter includes hand tools, mechanical tools, knives, razors, scissors, nail clippers, etc., but excludes certain specific items such as articles of precious metal, knives for machines, etc. Base metals include iron, steel, copper, aluminum, etc., but do not include materials such as ceramics and glass. Articles of this chapter are usually used for manual operation or as tools, but attention must be paid to distinguishing them from mechanical appliances of Chapter 84.
Heading
Heading 8212 covers razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks), but does it not include safety razor blades (heading 8212)? In fact, 8212 is razors and razor blades, including safety razor blades. But 821290 is parts of razors, namely parts specially designed for razors (including safety razors), such as handles, heads, frames, etc., but not including the blades themselves (blades are classified under 8212.10 or 8212.20). This heading includes razors, razor blades and parts thereof, but the parts must be specially designed for razors.
Digit Breakdown
Code 821290 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits 82 represent Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks and parts thereof, of base metal. The 3rd-4th digits 12 represent heading 8212: Razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks). The 5th-6th digits 90 represent subheading 8212.90: Other. Under heading 8212, there are usually 8212.10 (razors), 8212.20 (safety razor blades, including blade blanks) and 8212.90 (other, namely parts). Therefore, 821290 specifically refers to parts of razors (including safety razors), such as handles, heads, frames, connectors, etc., but not including blades.
Classification Basis
This product is a razor part, such as a handle, head, etc., specially designed for razors, and is therefore classified under 8212.90. If it is a complete razor, it should be classified under 8212.10; if it is a safety razor blade, it should be classified under 8212.20. If it is an electric razor, it is classified under 8510. Therefore, 821290 applies to special parts of non-electric razors.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as razor handle, razor head, etc., should accurately reflect the type of part. Material: The main material of the declared part, such as stainless steel, plastic, zinc alloy, etc., must be specific. Use: State that it is specially designed for razors, such as manual razors, safety razors, etc. Brand: Declare the brand name; if there is no brand, state "no brand". Model: Declare the part model for easy identification. Whether in a set: Whether it is packaged as a set with other parts, such as a set of handles and heads. Processing method: Such as stamping, injection molding, assembly, etc., reflecting the production process. Product name: Razor handle; Material: Stainless steel; Use: Specially designed for manual safety razors; Brand: XYZ; Model: HD-100; Whether in a set: No; Processing method: Stamped and formed. Misreporting razor parts as complete razors, resulting in classification under 8212.10. Misreporting safety razor blades as parts, which should be classified under 8212.20. False declaration of material, such as declaring metal when it is actually plastic, affecting classification.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as razor handle, razor head, etc., should accurately reflect the type of part.
⚠️ Incorrect declaration as "razor" or "blade", leading to classification errors.
Material
The main material of the declared part, such as stainless steel, plastic, zinc alloy, etc., must be specific.
⚠️ Only writing "metal" or "plastic", which is too general.
Use
State that it is specially designed for razors, such as manual razors, safety razors, etc.
⚠️ Failure to indicate specialized use may lead to misclassification as other parts.
Brand
Declare the brand name; if there is no brand, state "no brand".
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with the actual item or omitted.
Model
Declare the part model for easy identification.
⚠️ Model filled in incompletely or incorrectly.
Whether in a set
Whether it is packaged as a set with other parts, such as a set of handles and heads.
⚠️ Failure to explain that parts are in a set may affect classification.
Processing method
Such as stamping, injection molding, assembly, etc., reflecting the production process.
⚠️ Unclear description of the processing method.
Example： Product name: Razor handle; Material: Stainless steel; Use: Specially designed for manual safety razors; Brand: XYZ; Model: HD-100; Whether in a set: No; Processing method: Stamped and formed.
Common Mistakes：
Misreporting razor parts as complete razors, resulting in classification under 8212.10.
Misreporting safety razor blades as parts, which should be classified under 8212.20.
False declaration of material, such as declaring metal when it is actually plastic, affecting classification.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: whether the commodity is a part specially designed for razors. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Import and Export Tariff, 8212.90 includes parts of razors (including safety razors), but excludes blades. The parts must be specially designed for razors and non-electric. If they are parts of electric razors, they should be classified under 8510. At the same time, attention must be paid to the distinction from headings such as 8211 (knives) and 8213 (scissors). 821210 Razors: 821210 is a complete razor, while 821290 is parts. If a complete razor is imported, it should be classified under 821210. 821220 Safety razor blades: 821220 is blades, including blade blanks, while 821290 is parts other than blades, such as handles and frames. 851090 Parts of electric razors: 851090 is parts of electric razors, while 821290 is parts of non-electric razors. 821110 Knife sets: 821110 is knife sets, while 821290 is razor parts, with different uses. 821300 Scissors: 821300 is scissors and parts thereof, while 821290 is razor parts, with different functions. Is it a part specially designed for razors? Is it non-electric? Are blades excluded? Is the material base metal? Is it distinguished from complete razors?
Basis
Core basis for classification: whether the commodity is a part specially designed for razors. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Import and Export Tariff, 8212.90 includes parts of razors (including safety razors), but excludes blades. The parts must be specially designed for razors and non-electric. If they are parts of electric razors, they should be classified under 8510. At the same time, attention must be paid to the distinction from headings such as 8211 (knives) and 8213 (scissors).
Confused Codes：
821210 - Razors
821210 is a complete razor, while 821290 is parts. If a complete razor is imported, it should be classified under 821210.
821220 - Safety razor blades
821220 is blades, including blade blanks, while 821290 is parts other than blades, such as handles and frames.
851090 - Parts of electric razors
851090 is parts of electric razors, while 821290 is parts of non-electric razors.
821110 - Knife sets
821110 is knife sets, while 821290 is razor parts, with different uses.
821300 - Scissors
821300 is scissors and parts thereof, while 821290 is razor parts, with different functions.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it a part specially designed for razors?
✓ Is it non-electric?
✓ Are blades excluded?
✓ Is the material base metal?
✓ Is it distinguished from complete razors?
❓ FAQ
What commodities are specifically included in HS code 821290? 821290 includes special parts of non-electric razors (including safety razors), such as handles, heads, frames, connectors, etc., but does not include blades (classified under 821220) and complete razors (classified under 821210). How to distinguish 821290 from 821220? 821220 is safety razor blades, including blade blanks; 821290 is razor parts other than blades. If the commodity is a blade, it should be classified under 821220; if it is a handle, frame, etc., it is classified under 821290. Under which code should parts of electric razors be classified? Parts of electric razors should be classified under 851090, because electric razors belong to Chapter 85. 821290 applies only to parts of non-electric razors. When declaring 821290, what declaration elements are required? Product name, material, use, brand, model, whether in a set, processing method, etc. are required. The use must indicate that it is specially designed for razors, and the material must be specific. If the razor part is made of plastic, can it be classified under 821290? Does 821290 require base metal? In fact, heading 8212 includes razors and parts thereof of base metal, but according to the tariff, can parts of 8212 be of any material? Verification is needed: the notes to Chapter 82 provide that this chapter includes articles of base metal, but certain parts may allow other materials. However, generally, parts of 821290 should be of base metal; if made of plastic, they may be classified under 3926, etc. It is recommended to consult the tariff notes. What is the export tax rebate rate for 821290? The export tax rebate rate will be adjusted with policy. Please consult the latest export tax rebate rate database or consult customs. It can usually be queried in the tax rebate system by commodity code. What taxes are required for importing 821290? Imports are subject to customs duties and value-added tax. The specific rates must be determined according to the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. You may consult the Import and Export Tariff or use customs classification advance rulings. How to query the regulatory conditions for 821290? Regulatory conditions, such as whether a license, inspection and quarantine, etc. are required, can be queried through the General Administration of Customs website or the Import and Export Tariff. Customs commodity code query tools may also be used.
Q: What commodities are specifically included in HS code 821290?
A: 821290 includes special parts of non-electric razors (including safety razors), such as handles, heads, frames, connectors, etc., but does not include blades (classified under 821220) and complete razors (classified under 821210).
Q: How to distinguish 821290 from 821220?
A: 821220 is safety razor blades, including blade blanks; 821290 is razor parts other than blades. If the commodity is a blade, it should be classified under 821220; if it is a handle, frame, etc., it is classified under 821290.
Q: Under which code should parts of electric razors be classified?
A: Parts of electric razors should be classified under 851090, because electric razors belong to Chapter 85. 821290 applies only to parts of non-electric razors.
Q: When declaring 821290, what declaration elements are required?
A: Product name, material, use, brand, model, whether in a set, processing method, etc. are required. The use must indicate that it is specially designed for razors, and the material must be specific.
Q: If the razor part is made of plastic, can it be classified under 821290?
A: Does 821290 require base metal? In fact, heading 8212 includes razors and parts thereof of base metal, but according to the tariff, can parts of 8212 be of any material? Verification is needed: the notes to Chapter 82 provide that this chapter includes articles of base metal, but certain parts may allow other materials. However, generally, parts of 821290 should be of base metal; if made of plastic, they may be classified under 3926, etc. It is recommended to consult the tariff notes.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 821290?
A: The export tax rebate rate will be adjusted with policy. Please consult the latest export tax rebate rate database or consult customs. It can usually be queried in the tax rebate system by commodity code.
Q: What taxes are required for importing 821290?
A: Imports are subject to customs duties and value-added tax. The specific rates must be determined according to the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. You may consult the Import and Export Tariff or use customs classification advance rulings.
Q: How to query the regulatory conditions for 821290?
A: Regulatory conditions, such as whether a license, inspection and quarantine, etc. are required, can be queried through the General Administration of Customs website or the Import and Export Tariff. Customs commodity code query tools may also be used.
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