HS Code:
The category 'Cleavers and the like not elsewhere specified or included' under the Harmonized System (HS) Code typically falls under 8211.94 or related codes in Chapter 82 (Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal). This category includes specialized cutting tools such as cleavers, large chopping knives, and similar implements used primarily in butchery, food preparation, or industrial settings. These products are distinct from regular kitchen knives due to their specific design for heavy-duty cutting tasks. Global trade in this category is driven by demand in the food processing industry, hospitality sector, and household use in regions with specific culinary traditions.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $250 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
UN Comtrade Database and World Trade Organization (WTO) Statistics
$90 million USD
36% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$40 million USD
16% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$30 million USD
12% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$25 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$15 million USD
6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local manufacturing)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA or USMCA)
Rising demand for high-quality stainless steel cleavers
Increased exports from countries like Germany and Japan due to their reputation for premium cutlery
2021-2022
Growth in food processing industries in emerging markets
Higher imports in countries like India and Brazil for industrial-grade cleavers
2020-2022
Shift towards eco-friendly and sustainable materials
Manufacturers exploring recycled metals and sustainable packaging, influencing trade preferences
2022
The European Union imposed provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 8-10% on Chinese-made cleavers to protect local manufacturers from unfairly priced imports.
March 2023
Potential shift in market share towards European and other Asian exporters like Japan
Under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, tariff-free trade for cleavers and similar tools has boosted exports from Mexico to the US market.
January 2023
Increased trade volume between North American countries, impacting Asian exporters
Major manufacturers in Germany and Japan introduced new ergonomic designs for cleavers, targeting professional chefs and industrial users.
September 2022
Strengthened market position for premium products, driving value over volume in trade