Working Tariff Document of New Zealand · tariff item · HS 8213.00
8213.00.00.00: SCISSORS TAILORS SHEARS ETC
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, in force from 24 October 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
What you pay
Importing into New Zealand
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
8213.00 Scissors, tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefor
UK specific or compound duty Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU 4.2% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 4.2% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
USA specific or compound duty General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Canada 3.5% – 11% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 7% 
Mexico 15% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan 3.7% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 10% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 15% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N356868 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of school supply kits from China
- N356344 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and country of origin of a screwdriver, pry bar, shears, and spinner handle
- N341528 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a utility kit from China.
- H318631 U.S. CBP
Revocation of HQ 957534 and NY N014017; Modification of NY 810138; Medicut Shears; Lister Bandage Scissors; Gripsors Bandage Scissors
- 600013981 HMRC
Nail scissors supplied in bulk quantities. This product is designed for trimming nails and facial hair. It is put up for retail sale in clear plastic packaging.
- 600013875 HMRC
Pack of 3 household scissors. These products can be used for home and office. The blades are made of stainless steel and the grips are made of plastic.
- 600013873 HMRC
Pair of tailoring scissors measuring 9.5” in length. Made of stainless steel with black plastic handles. The scissors are individually packaged in a pouch with a slot for hanging the pouch when put up for retail sale.
- 600013874 HMRC
A pair of 9.5" stainless steel tailoring scissors with ergonomically designed zinc alloy handles. Designed to be used for tailoring items such as suits, trousers etc which allows precise cutting. Approximate weight 0.21kg.
16 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
Tariff item 8213.00.00.00 is a line of the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand under HS subheading 8213.00 (scissors, tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefor).
The normal tariff rate is free.
For the same subheading, the EU duty is 4.2%, the Türkiye duty is 4.2%, the Canada duty is 3.5%–11%, the Mexico duty is 15%, the Brazil duty is 16.2%, the Argentina duty is 18%, the Peru duty is 6%, the Japan duty is 3.7%, the Taiwan duty is 10%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 15% and the Nigeria duty is 10%.
New Zealand imported goods of subheading 8213.00 worth US$3m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the New Zealand import duty for tariff item 8213.00.00.00?
The normal tariff rate in the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand is free. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does New Zealand import these goods from?
For subheading 8213.00 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$2m).