8214 - Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, chopping or mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files); base metal parts thereof:

HTS Category 8214 encompasses a diverse range of cutlery and related instruments that do not fit into more specific cutlery classifications. This category primarily includes articles of cutlery such as hair clippers, butchers' and kitchen cleavers, chopping or mincing knives, and paper knives. Additionally, it covers manicure and pedicure sets and instruments, including nail files, as well as any base metal parts of these items. The common thread among these articles is their function as tools for cutting, shaping, or grooming, manufactured from base metals and not otherwise specified.

Distinguishing 8214 from its sibling categories requires careful consideration of the primary function and specific nature of the goods. Unlike categories dedicated to eating utensils (e.g., spoons, forks, knives for table use) or specialized tools like saw blades or surgical instruments, 8214 addresses items with broader cutting or grooming applications. Its inclusion of sets and individual instruments for personal care, like manicure tools, further differentiates it from more general cutting tools found elsewhere in Chapter 82.

Within HTS 8214, subcategories are established to provide further specificity for import and export purposes. Subheading 8214.10.00.00 specifically addresses paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, and non-mechanical pencil sharpeners, along with their respective blades and parts. Subheading 8214.20 focuses on manicure or pedicure sets and instruments, including nail files and their parts, highlighting the distinct grouping of personal grooming tools. All other articles falling under the broad scope of "other articles of cutlery" that are not specifically enumerated in the preceding subheadings are classified under the residual category 8214.90.