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HS 2022 · 6-digit international code

HS Code 821300

Scissors

Official description: Scissors, tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefor

Also searched as: scissors, shears, tailor shears, scissors blades, sewing shears

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Classification

How 821300 breaks down

HS 2022
82Chapter

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

8213Heading

Scissors, tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefor

821300Subheading

Scissors, tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefor

Covered products

What products fall under HS code 821300?

Buyers sourcing scissors from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 821300 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.

scissorsshearstailor shearsscissors bladessewing shears

Import duty by market

Where to check the import duty for HS 821300

The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.

Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets

Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 821300 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.

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Questions

HS code 821300: common questions

What is HS code 821300?

HS code 821300 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Scissors, tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefor". The first two digits (82) are the chapter — Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal — and digits 3-4 (8213) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.

What products fall under HS 821300?

Common products classified under 821300 include scissors, shears, tailor shears, scissors blades, sewing shears and similar items matching scissors. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

How do I find the import duty for HS code 821300?

Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.

Is HS code 821300 the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (821300) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.

Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?

Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.

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