8212.10.00.00 - Razors

This HTS category, 8212.10.00.00, specifically encompasses hand-operated razors, excluding safety razor blades. This includes traditional straight razors, disposable razors with integrated blades, and multi-blade cartridge razors where the entire razor unit is classified here. The defining characteristic is the presence of the shaving implement itself, designed for manual use by the individual.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 8212.20.00, which is dedicated solely to safety razor blades and blanks. While razors classified under 8212.10.00.00 may contain blades, it is the complete shaving tool that forms the basis of this classification. Furthermore, 8212.90.00.00 covers any other separate parts of razors, such as replacement handles or guards, that are not integrated into the complete razor unit.

As this node represents a leaf in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of a product as a "razor" under 8212.10.00.00 hinges on its primary function as a complete hand-held shaving instrument, distinct from its constituent blades or other individual parts.