What is the HS code for cutlery?
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HS-4 · Heading
8215 — Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware
Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 8215 when importing cutlery items like forks, spoons, and ladles, whether they are part of a set or sold individually. For example, if you're bringing in a set of stainless steel utensils that includes a butter knife and a cake server, this heading applies.
When deciding between the subheadings, consider if your cutlery is plated with precious metal. If it includes at least one plated piece, you would classify it under HS-6 821510 or HS-6 821591. If all items are unplated, you should look at HS-6 821520 or HS-6 821599.
If you're unsure whether your product qualifies as a set, remember that a set typically contains multiple types of utensils. For instance, a collection of forks, spoons, and knives packaged together would fall under HS-6 821510 or HS-6 821520 based on their plating.
For individual items, such as a single fish knife or a sugar tong that is not part of a set, you would use HS-6 821591 for plated items or HS-6 821599 for those that are not.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
cutlery import classification · HS-4 8215 · kitchenware HS codes · plated cutlery · non-plated kitchen utensils · cutlery sets · HS-6 821510 · HS-6 821520 · HS-6 821591 · HS-6 821599
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Set of stainless steel cutlery with a butter knife and cake server.
- Individual fish knife made of silver-plated metal.
- Assorted kitchen utensils set including ladles and skimmers.
- Sugar tongs crafted from base metal without precious plating.
- Collection of forks and spoons in a decorative box.
- Non-plated ladles made of durable stainless steel.
- Cutlery set with at least one item plated with gold.
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify kitchen utensils for import?
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Is my cutlery set plated with precious metal?
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What are the differences between HS-6 821510 and 821520?
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How to determine if cutlery is in a set?
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What should I know about importing stainless steel utensils?
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Related topics
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importing cutlery sets with precious metal
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classifying kitchenware for customs
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cutlery not plated with precious metal
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how to choose the right HS code for utensils
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differences in cutlery classifications
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import regulations for kitchen cutlery
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understanding HS-4 8215 for importers
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cutlery import requirements for brokers
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What items are included under HS-4 8215?
- HS-4 8215 includes cutlery such as spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, and similar kitchen or tableware.
- How do I know if my cutlery is plated with precious metal?
- If your cutlery has a visible layer of gold, silver, or platinum, it is considered plated with precious metal.
- What is the difference between HS-6 821510 and HS-6 821520?
- HS-6 821510 covers cutlery sets with at least one article plated with precious metal, while HS-6 821520 is for sets without any plating.
- Can I classify individual cutlery items under HS-4 8215?
- Yes, individual items like a single fish knife or sugar tongs can be classified under HS-6 821591 or HS-6 821599, depending on their plating.
- What should I do if my cutlery contains both plated and non-plated items?
- If your cutlery set contains both types, classify it under HS-6 821510 as it includes at least one plated item.
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HS-6 subheadings (4)
- 821510Cutlery; sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), with at least one article plated with precious metal
- 821520Cutlery; sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not plated with precious metal
- 821591Cutlery; (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not in sets
- 821599Cutlery; other than plated with precious metal