Section XV · Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal

8214.10

Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners (nonmechanical) and blades and other parts thereof

How this code is built
82

Chapter

Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal

14

Heading

The product family within the chapter

10

Subheading

The specific good, identical worldwide

The first six digits are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The United States adds two more for the tariff rate and, often, two more for statistics — which is why the rates below are listed against 8- and 10-digit numbers rather than against this code.

How the schedule reaches this code

  1. 82Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal
  2. 8214Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, chopping or mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files); base metal parts thereof:
  3. Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners (nonmechanical) and blades and other parts thereof

Published US duty rates

Duty is set at the 8- or 10-digit line, not at this 6-digit subheading, so more than one rate can sit under this code.

  • 8214.10.00.00Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners (nonmechanical) and blades and other parts thereofNo.
    General
    0.3¢ each + 4.2%
    Special (FTA)
    Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

    Only if the goods qualify under one of these programs.

    Column 2
    8¢ each + 45%

    Countries without normal trade relations.

This is the listed rate. Antidumping and countervailing duty orders, Chapter 99 actions and preference qualification all change what is actually collected, and classification is a judgement about your goods. Verify with your licensed customs broker before you file.

Other subheadings in heading 8214

Source: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) — 2026 HTS Revision 12, released 2026-07-21, published at hts.usitc.gov. A U.S. Government work in the public domain.