HS code for pocket knives

HS code

8211.93

US HTS code

8211.93.00

US general duty

3¢ each + 5.4%

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Knives with blades that are not fixed, such as folding pocket knives, are 8211.93.

US tariff lines under 8211.93

US HTS code	Description	General duty
8211.93.00	Other › Knives having other than fixed blades 3 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 8211.93.00.31 — Folding two-handled multi-use tools in which one or more tools are housed in each handle and one or more of the tools is a folding knife blade 8211.93.00.35 — Pen knives, pocket knives and other knives which have folding blades 8211.93.00.60 — Other (including parts)	3¢ each + 5.4%

Import duty on pocket knives by country

Import into the US

3¢ each + 5.4%

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Import into the UK

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Import into the EU

8.5%

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Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for pocket knives?

The international HS code for pocket knives is 8211.93. Knives with blades that are not fixed, such as folding pocket knives, are 8211.93.

Q2What is the US import duty on pocket knives?

Under HTS 8211.93.00, the US general duty rate is 3¢ each + 5.4%. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top of this rate.

Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for pocket knives?

The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 8211.93 is in the table above.

Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (8211.93) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, request a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ask a licensed customs broker.