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U.S. imports of sets of assorted knives and blades (non-machine) (HS 821110) totaled $4.0M in July 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Sets of Assorted Knives and Blades (Non-Machine) paid $175K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.8% on $4.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sets of Assorted Knives and Blades (Non-Machine) imports of $4.0M in July 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAssorted knife sets — block sets, gift sets, and multi-piece cutlery collections — are classified here when sold together as a set, provided the knives are not the machine or mechanical-appliance blades of heading 8208. The entire set is classified under a single 10-digit line (8211100000), which simplifies entry but requires that the set's composition be clearly documented. China dominates supply, with India, Germany, Vietnam, and Taiwan also active exporters to the US market.
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363 shipments/mo
When knives of different types are put up together as a set for retail sale, GRI 3(b) applies: the set is classified by the component that gives it its essential character. For most consumer knife block sets, the kitchen or chef's knives typically confer essential character, but the composition of the specific set must be evaluated. Heading 8211.10 is the dedicated provision for such assorted sets, avoiding the need to split the entry across multiple subheadings.
Each knife in the set must be individually marked with its country of origin under US marking rules (19 CFR Part 134), unless the marking is on the set's retail packaging in a manner that is clearly visible and not easily removed. If knives within a single set originate from different countries, each piece must reflect its own origin — a common compliance issue for sets assembled from components sourced across multiple countries.
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Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 8211
Subheading 821110 · $4.0M of $64.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$553KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8211100000 | Sts Asstd Knvs, Blds A Bm Pts, Nt Knvs of 8208 | $3.1M | 8.87% | 151.83% | $274K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8211100000 | Sts Asstd Knvs, Blds A Bm Pts, Nt Knvs of 8208 | $406K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 98% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 4.32%.