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📦 Cleavers and the like not elsewhere specified or included

Cleavers and the like not elsewhere specified or included

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Overview

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

Tariff Analysis

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)

Common Restrictions

  • Import quotas in some countries to protect domestic industries
  • Quality and safety standards compliance (e.g., EU REACH regulations for metal content)
  • Anti-dumping duties on specific exporters (e.g., Chinese products in the EU)

Market Trends

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

Recent Developments

EU Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Cleavers

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

USMCA Facilitates Tariff-Free Trade

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

Innovation in Ergonomic Design

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