HS code 821490: Cutlery Articles
- Covers:
- Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 821410 (Paperknives, letter openers, erasing knives…); 821420 (Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments…).
- Listed US duty:
- 0.2¢ each + 3.1% (varies by US subheading) (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paperknives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files) : Other
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What 821490 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paperknives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files) › Other.
This is the “other” line of heading 8214 (other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paperknives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 8214 Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paperknives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files): every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
0.2¢ each + 3.1% (varies by US subheading)
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 821490
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Common questions
- What is HS code 821490?
- Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paperknives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files) : Other
- What duty rates apply to 821490?
- Listed US duty: 0.2¢ each + 3.1% (varies by US subheading) (US general rate, HTS 2026).
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