HS Code 8208100000 80 For metalworking

Import trade restrictions for 8208100000 80

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Preferential rules of origin for 8208100000

What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.

Autonomous Trade Preferences (Western Balkans) · Kosovo
EU-Chile Association Agreement · Chile
EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria
EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt
EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan
EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco
EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore
EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia

Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances / or: Manufacture: from materials of any heading, except that of the product, and in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product
Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam
EU-Jordan Association Agreement (relaxed rules, 2016) · Jordan

Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Canada CETA · Canada

A change from any other heading.
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product
EPA CARIFORUM

Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances / or: Manufacture in which: – all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product; – the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya

Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product; the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Japan EPA · Japan

CTH; MaxNOM 50 % (EXW); or RVC 55 % (FOB).
EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon

Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances / or: Manufacture: from materials of any heading, except that of the product, in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico

Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product, the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine

Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product; the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Viet Nam FTA · Vietnam

Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product; or manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product.

Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets

Legal and explanatory notes for 8208100000

Notes to chapter 82

Notes 1. Apart from blowlamps, portable forges, grinding wheels with frameworks, manicure and pedicure sets, and goods of heading 8209, this chapter covers only articles with a blade, working edge, working surface or other working part of: (a) base metal; (b) metal carbides or cermets; (c) precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) on a support of base metal, metal carbide or cermet; or (d) abrasive materials on a support of base metal, provided that the articles have cutting teeth, flutes, grooves, or the like, of base metal, which retain their identity and function after the application of the abrasive. 2. Parts of base metal of the articles of this chapter are to be classified with the articles of which they are parts, except parts separately specified as such and tool-holders for hand tools (heading 8466). However, parts of general use as defined in note 2 to Section XV are in all cases excluded from this chapter. Heads, blades and cutting plates for electric shavers or electric hair clippers are to be classified in heading 8510. 3. Sets consisting of one or more knives of heading 8211 and at least an equal number of articles of heading 8215 are to be classified in heading 8215.

Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex

Restrictions and flags for 820810

Russia sanctions: export ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XXIII 820810

Art. 3k, goods contributing to Russian industrial capacity
Read the act on EUR-Lex

For orientation only. Check the act before you rely on a flag; thresholds, derogations and exceptions are not shown in full.

EU trade in 2025 for 820810

Extra-EU imports: €42.5M; 900 t
Extra-EU exports: €99M

Top origin countries by import value

China €20.6M
Switzerland €6.7M
United States €4.4M
United Kingdom €3.3M
Japan €2M

CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.

UK import duty for 820810

Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.

Import VAT in the EU

Austria 20 %
Belgium 21 %
Bulgaria 20 %
Croatia 25 %
Cyprus 19 %
Czechia 21 %
Denmark 25 %
Estonia 24 %
Finland 25.5 %
France 20 %
Germany 19 %
Greece 24 %
Hungary 27 %
Ireland 23 %
Italy 22 %
Latvia 21 %
Lithuania 21 %
Luxembourg 17 %
Malta 18 %
Netherlands 21 %
Poland 23 %
Portugal 23 %
Romania 21 %
Slovakia 23 %
Slovenia 22 %
Spain 21 %
Sweden 25 %

Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.

Rules of origin

Preferential rules of origin for subheading 820810 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.

Rules of origin on Access2Markets

Information

When importing or exporting "For metalworking", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 8208100000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.

To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "For metalworking", consider the following points:

Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "For metalworking".
Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "For metalworking" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.

In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "For metalworking" is 8208100000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "For metalworking".

HS Code structure

1. Chapter

There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 82 was selected for tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal

2. Heading

The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 08 refers to Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances.

3. Subheading

The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 10 refers to For metalworking.

HS Code tree structure

8200000000 80

Chapter TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS, CUTLERY, SPOONS AND FORKS, OF BASE METAL; PARTS THEREOF OF BASE METAL

8208000000 80

Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances

8208100000 80

- For metalworking

8208200000 80

- For woodworking

8208300000 80

- For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry

8208400000 80

- For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines

8208900000 80

- Other

Tariff number 8208100000 80 - For metalworking