HS Code 8213
Scissors and Shears
HS code 8213 covers manual scissors, tailors' shears, and similar hand-operated cutting tools, used widely in textile, hairdressing, and office environments.
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HS Code 8213 — Scissors and Shears
This code identifies hand-operated scissors and shears, including those used by tailors, barbers, and gardeners. It includes the blades themselves when sold as replacement parts for these tools.
What's included
- Tailor shears
- Office scissors
- Barber scissors
- Embroidery scissors
- Scissor blades
What's excluded
- Secateurs and garden shears → use
8201(One-handed or two-handed garden shears are classified under agricultural tools in 8201.) - Hair clippers → use
8214(Mechanical hair clippers are classified as other cutlery in 8214.)
Common examples
- 10-inch heavy duty tailor shears
- Stainless steel hair thinning scissors
- 6-inch blunt-tip school scissors
- Titanium coated office scissors
- Small curved nail scissors
Frequently asked questions
Are medical scissors included here?
No, medical and surgical scissors are classified under 9018 as medical instruments.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 3% - 15%
- Documentation: Pakistan origin scissors often require specific textile-related documentation in some markets.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Pakistan, Italy, Germany
- Top importers: United States, Germany, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Covers household and professional scissors; excludes garden-specific shears and medical instruments.
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