Scissors, tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades and other base metal parts thereof
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Heading 8213 covers scissors, tailors' shears, similar shears, and base metal blades and parts for those articles. The heading is split by value per dozen and, above the low-value line, by whether the goods are pinking shears valued over $30/dozen or are other goods including parts. Duties combine a charge per each with a percentage rate.
Products in this heading
- household scissors
- tailors' shears
- pinking shears
- sewing scissors
- school scissors
- replacement scissor blades
- base metal scissor parts
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the article is a base metal scissor, shear, blade, or part of heading 8213.
- Determine the declared value per dozen.
- If value is not over $1.75/dozen, use 8213.00.30.00.
- If value is over $1.75/dozen, decide whether the goods are pinking shears valued over $30/dozen.
- Use 8213.00.60.00 for those pinking shears and 8213.00.90.00 for other goods, including parts, when the over-$1.75/dozen rule applies.
Often confused with
- Heading 8201Hedge shears and secateurs
Agricultural and horticultural handtools are classified in heading 8201, not with scissors.
- Heading 8203Metal cutting shears and bolt cutters
These are handtools of heading 8203.
- Heading 8211Kitchen and pruning knives
Knives with cutting blades are classified in heading 8211.
- Heading 8212Razor blades
Razors and razor blades are classified in heading 8212.
- Heading 8214Paper knives and manicure instruments
These cutlery and manicure articles are classified in heading 8214.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for low-value scissors?
Scissors valued not over $1.75/dozen are classified in 8213.00.30.00; the general (MFN) rate is 1.7¢ each + 4.3%.
What is the duty on pinking shears valued over $30 per dozen?
Pinking shears valued over $30/dozen are classified in 8213.00.60.00; the general (MFN) rate is 8¢ each + 8%.
How do I classify replacement scissor blades or other parts?
For blades and other base metal parts valued over $1.75/dozen, use 8213.00.90.00; the general (MFN) rate is 3¢ each + 3%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.