HS Code 8214
Manicure Sets and Special Cutlery
HS code 8214 is for miscellaneous cutlery including manicure sets, hair clippers, and cleavers, used for personal hygiene and professional meat processing.
4-digit Section XVLCL
HS Code 8214 — Manicure Sets and Special Cutlery
A catch-all category for cutlery items not specified elsewhere, including manicure and pedicure tools, hair clippers, and heavy kitchen cleavers. It covers both individual tools and complete sets used for personal care or food preparation.
What's included
- Manicure sets
- Nail files
- Butchers' cleavers
- Paper knives
- Hair clippers (non-electric)
What's excluded
- Electric hair clippers → use
8510(Electric-powered grooming tools belong to Chapter 85.)
Common examples
- 7-piece stainless steel manicure set
- Heavy duty butchers cleaver
- Manual hair trimmers
- Sapphire nail file
- Ornate metal paper opener
Frequently asked questions
Do nail files made of glass fall here?
If they are abrasive-coated metal, yes. If they are solid glass, they are classified under 7020.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 8%
- Documentation: Manicure sets containing small amounts of spirit-based cleansers may be reclassified as cosmetics.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Pakistan, South Korea, Germany
- Top importers: United States, Japan, France
Related HS codes
Key takeaway
Primarily covers personal care tools and specialized heavy-duty kitchen chopping tools.
Related HS codes
Tired of HS code lookups?
CargoMode extracts HS codes directly from commercial invoices, packing lists, and CMRs — no manual lookup, no transcription errors.