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U.S. imports of paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives & non-mechanical pencil sharpeners (base metal) (HS 821410) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Paper Knives, Letter Openers, Erasing Knives & Non-Mechanical Pencil Sharpeners (Base Metal) paid $147K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $977K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Paper Knives, Letter Openers, Erasing Knives & Non-Mechanical Pencil Sharpeners (Base Metal) imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGrouped by their shared function as desk and stationery cutting tools, this heading covers paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, and non-mechanical pencil sharpeners of base metal, along with their blades and parts. China is the leading supplier, with Germany and India also significant — Germany's presence reflects its established precision-cutlery and stationery-tool manufacturing tradition. The heading is limited to non-mechanical pencil sharpeners; mechanical or electric sharpeners fall under different headings. Because these are purely industrial and consumer stationery articles, no mandatory admissibility agency review applies.
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A non-mechanical pencil sharpener relies solely on manual rotation of the pencil against a fixed blade — no gears, cranks, or motorized components are involved. Sharpeners with a mechanical gear mechanism or an electric motor are classified under different headings (typically 8214 or 8508 respectively). Importers should confirm the operating principle of their product before declaring a classification.
Yes. The heading explicitly covers blades and parts of base metal for the articles it describes, so replacement blades for paper knives or letter openers can be classified here when imported separately. Importers should document the intended end-use article to support the classification, particularly if the blade could also fit knives classified under other headings.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8214100000 | PPR KNVS LTR OPNRS ERSNG KNVS PNCL SHPNRS, BM PTS | $1.1M | 15.04% | $147K |
PPR KNVS LTR OPNRS ERSNG KNVS PNCL SHPNRS, BM PTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8214100000 | PPR KNVS LTR OPNRS ERSNG KNVS PNCL SHPNRS, BM PTS | $144K |
PPR KNVS LTR OPNRS ERSNG KNVS PNCL SHPNRS, BM PTS
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PLATES, STICKS TIPS ETC F TOOLS UNMOUNTD CERMETS
HS 820900
TOOLS FOR PRESSING, STAMPING OR PUNCHING, B M PTS
HS 820730
TOOLS FOR DRILLING OTHER THAN ROCK DRILL, B M PTS
HS 820750
HANDTOOLS NESOI, AND PARTS, OF BASE METAL
HS 820559
RAZORS
HS 821210
INTERCHANGEABLE TOOLS NESOI, AND PARTS, BASE MTL
HS 820790
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $300K | $24K | -$275K |
| Illinois | $110K | -- | -$110K |
| Tennessee | $98K | -- | -$98K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $212K | $13K | -$200K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $122K | $4K | -$118K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $109K | -- | -$109K |