Customs tariff code 8211.95.00.00.0: Handles of base metal, andere, Griffe aus unedlen Metallen
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8211.95.00.00.0 covers Handles of base metal, andere, Griffe aus unedlen Metallen. The third-country duty rate is 2.7 %, plus import VAT.
8211.95.00.00.0 is national commodity code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 82. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is declarable: you can use it in this form on a customs declaration.
- Customs code
- 8211.95.00.00.0
- Third-country duty
- 2.7 %
- Declarable
- Yes
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 82TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS, CUTLERY, SPOONS AND FORKS, OF BASE METAL; PARTS THEREOF OF BASE METAL
- 8211Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 8208, and blades therefor
- 8211.95Handles of base metal
- 8211.95.00.00.0Handles of base metal, andere, Griffe aus unedlen Metallen
From HS code to customs tariff code 8211.95.00.00.0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 2.7 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
1. Außer Lötlampen, tragbaren Feldschmieden, Schleifsteine mit Gestell, Zusammenstellungen für die Hand- oder Fußpflege und Waren der Position 8209 erfasst Kapitel 82 nur Waren mit Klinge oder arbeitendem Teil: a) aus unedlem Metall (RV E8201A00); b) aus Metallcarbiden oder aus Cermets (RV E8201B00); c) aus Edelsteinen oder Schmucksteinen (natürlichen, synthetischen oder rekonstituierten), auf einem Träger aus unedlem Metall, Metallcarbid oder Cermet (RV E8201C00); d) aus Schleifstoffen auf einem Träger aus unedlem Metall, sofern es sich um Werkzeuge handelt, deren Zähne, Schneiden oder andere trennende oder schneidende Teile auch nach Aufbringen von Schleifstoffen ihre eigentliche Funktion beibehalten (RV E8201D00). 2. …
1. Zu Abschnitt XV gehören nicht: a) Farben und Tinten, auf der Grundlage von Metallpulver oder Metallflitter, sowie Prägefolien (Positionen 3207 bis 3210, 3212, 3213 oder 3215) (RV C1501A00); b) Cer-Eisen und andere Zündmetall-Legierungen (Position 3606) (RV C1501B00); c) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon, aus Metall, der Position 6506 oder 6507 (RV C1501C00); d) Schirmgestelle und andere Waren der Position 6603 (RV C1501D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. …
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 8211.95.00.00.0 cover?
Code 8211.95.00.00.0 covers Handles of base metal, andere, Griffe aus unedlen Metallen. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8211.95.00.00.0?
The third-country duty rate for 8211.95.00.00.0 is 2.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 8211.95.00.00.0?
The first six digits form the HS code: 821195. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8211.95.00.00.0 have?
8211.95.00.00.0 has eleven digits and is the full German commodity code used on an import declaration. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8211.95.00.00.0 sit in the tariff?
8211.95.00.00.0 sits in this hierarchy: 82 TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS, CUTLERY, SPOONS AND FORKS, OF BASE METAL; PARTS THEREOF OF BASE METAL > 8211 Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 8208, and blades therefor > 821195 Handles of base metal. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8211.95.00.00.0?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 8211.95.00.00.0. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 8211.95.00.00.0 change?
8211.95.00.00.0 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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