HS Code 821490
6-digit classification for Hair Clipper, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
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
Also searched as: hair clipper, butcher knife, kitchen cleaver, chopper, mincing knife, cutlery
Classification
How 821490 breaks down
Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal
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 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)
Short answer
What HS code 821490 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 821490 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for hair clipper; often searched as hair clipper, butcher knife, kitchen cleaver. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 821490?
Buyers sourcing other articles of cutlery (for example, hair… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 821490 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
US import duty · China origin
US import duty for HS 821490
Published USITC HTS rates for other articles of cutlery (for example, hair… (821490), aggregated at the 6-digit level. A research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line.
Base MFN rate
3.7%
Average across 3 US national tariff lines under 821490.
Section 301 (China)
+7.5%
Covered lines under this code carry a Section 301 China surcharge.
Effective China-origin
≈6.2%
Base rate with applicable 301 surcharges — before MPF/HMF and any trade-action changes.
Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) + Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05 · rates change with trade actions — always confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before pricing a product. Other markets (EU/UK/CA/AU/SG) below.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 821490
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.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare China-origin duty evidence across supported markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 821490 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 8214
Other HS codes under 8214
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "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)". If 821490 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 821490: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 821490 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 821490 averages about 3.7%, and Section 301 China surcharges apply on covered lines (up to +7.5%), bringing the effective China-origin rate to roughly 6.2% (averaged across 3 national tariff lines). This is a research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line; verify on hts.usitc.gov.
What is HS code 821490?
HS code 821490 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "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". The first two digits (82) are the chapter — Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal — and digits 3-4 (8214) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 821490?
Common products classified under 821490 include hair clipper, butcher knife, kitchen cleaver, chopper, mincing knife, cutlery and similar items matching other articles of cutlery (for example, hair…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 821490?
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 821490 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (821490) 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.
Is HSN code 821490 the same as HS code 821490?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 821490 covers the same "other articles of cutlery (for example, hair…" scope; India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.
Chapter 82
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