Heading · Chapter 82
8212: Razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks in strips)
3 subheadings make up heading 8212 in chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal).
Duty rates compared
UK 2% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU 2.7% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Türkiye 2.7% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Canada Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 4.2% 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 4% 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Taiwan 6.6% – 6.8% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 6.7% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 15% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% – 20% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 17.5% Subheadings 3
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$237kUS$237k+US$10m+US$54m+> US$484m
Exports: 144
- Poland: US$884m
- China: US$678m
- Mexico: US$559m
- Germany: US$484m
- United States: US$325m
- Vietnam: US$297m
- Czechia: US$247m
- Greece: US$166m
- France: US$102m
- Netherlands: US$84m
- India: US$83m
- South Korea: US$62m
- Türkiye: US$59m
- Belgium: US$54m
- Singapore: US$40m
- Egypt: US$39m
- Slovakia: US$37m
- Austria: US$34m
- Japan: US$34m
- Brazil: US$32m
- Russia: US$31m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$29m
- South Africa: US$27m
- Spain: US$27m
- Sweden: US$21m
- Israel: US$21m
- United Kingdom: US$21m
- Switzerland: US$15m
- Denmark: US$14m
- Pakistan: US$14m
- Canada: US$11m
- Italy: US$11m
- Romania: US$10m
- United Arab Emirates: US$10m
- Guatemala: US$8m
- Hungary: US$6m
- Portugal: US$5m
- Lithuania: US$5m
- Slovenia: US$4m
- Thailand: US$4m
- Indonesia: US$4m
- Taiwan: US$3m
- Sri Lanka: US$3m
- Cyprus: US$3m
- Fiji: US$3m
- Bahrain: US$2m
- Australia: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$2m
- Kenya: US$1m
- Cambodia: US$967k
- Kuwait: US$858k
- Malaysia: US$838k
- Ireland: US$819k
- Colombia: US$692k
- Serbia: US$658k
- Croatia: US$657k
- Saudi Arabia: US$653k
- Kazakhstan: US$592k
- Uganda: US$492k
- Ukraine: US$463k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$3mUS$3m+US$17m+US$68m+> US$126m
Imports: 216
- United States: US$537m
- Germany: US$255m
- Poland: US$241m
- Mexico: US$220m
- United Kingdom: US$170m
- Japan: US$147m
- Netherlands: US$126m
- France: US$122m
- Czechia: US$119m
- Canada: US$116m
- United Arab Emirates: US$116m
- China: US$114m
- Russia: US$104m
- Belgium: US$101m
- Saudi Arabia: US$91m
- Türkiye: US$91m
- Spain: US$89m
- Italy: US$85m
- Australia: US$73m
- South Korea: US$73m
- Vietnam: US$70m
- Iraq: US$68m
- India: US$60m
- Colombia: US$53m
- Switzerland: US$52m
- Brazil: US$51m
- Austria: US$40m
- Argentina: US$38m
- Chile: US$38m
- Indonesia: US$36m
- Romania: US$36m
- Israel: US$35m
- Sweden: US$35m
- Singapore: US$35m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$32m
- Peru: US$31m
- Thailand: US$30m
- Hungary: US$28m
- Algeria: US$27m
- Slovakia: US$26m
- Ukraine: US$25m
- South Africa: US$25m
- Morocco: US$23m
- Denmark: US$23m
- Nigeria: US$22m
- Portugal: US$22m
- Malaysia: US$22m
- Greece: US$21m
- Philippines: US$20m
- Kazakhstan: US$19m
- Ireland: US$18m
- Serbia: US$18m
- Guatemala: US$18m
- Norway: US$17m
- Bulgaria: US$17m
- Dominican Republic: US$17m
- Taiwan: US$17m
- Sri Lanka: US$16m
- Costa Rica: US$15m
- El Salvador: US$15m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Poland | US$884m | 19.1% |
| 2 |  China | US$678m | 14.6% |
| 3 | Mexico | US$559m | 12.1% |
| 4 |  Germany | US$484m | 10.5% |
| 5 | United States | US$325m | 7% |
| 6 |  Vietnam | US$297m | 6.4% |
| 7 |  Czechia | US$247m | 5.3% |
| 8 |  Greece | US$166m | 3.6% |
| 9 |  France | US$102m | 2.2% |
| 10 |  Netherlands | US$84m | 1.8% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$537m | 11.6% |
| 2 | Germany | US$255m | 5.5% |
| 3 | Poland | US$241m | 5.2% |
| 4 | Mexico | US$220m | 4.8% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | US$170m | 3.7% |
| 6 | Japan | US$147m | 3.2% |
| 7 | Netherlands | US$126m | 2.7% |
| 8 | France | US$122m | 2.6% |
| 9 | Czechia | US$119m | 2.6% |
| 10 | Canada | US$116m | 2.5% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 8212 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 2%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 8212 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 2.7%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 8212 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is 2.7%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 8212 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 8212 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.5%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 8212 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 15% (average 4%). 3 of them are duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 8212 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is 16.2%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 8212 into 9 tariff lines; the duty is 18%.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 8212 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 8212 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 8212 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 8212 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 6.6% and 6.8% (average 6.7%).
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 8212 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 8212 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 8212 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 8212 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 15%.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 8212 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 10% and 20%.
World trade in heading 8212 goods reached US$5bn in 2024, down 1.3% on 2023.
Poland was the largest exporter with 19.1% of the total, ahead of China.
The United States imported the most (US$537m).
The United Kingdom ranked 27th among 144 exporters with US$21m.
The United Kingdom imported US$170m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks in strips)?
Razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks in strips) fall under HS heading 8212, part of chapter 82, in section XV of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on razors and razor blades in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8212 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on razors and razor blades in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8212 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most razors and razor blades?
Poland, with US$884m in 2024 (19.1% of world exports).