Code 8215 10 20 · Subheading 8215 10

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Sets of base-metal table knives with forks or other tableware, all silver-, gold- or platinum-plated

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This covers sets with one or more knives from heading 8211, with forks or other tableware from heading 8215, and optionally spoons in no greater number than the knives. The base-metal set must contain only silver-plated, gold-plated or platinum-plated items.

For example

A set with one silver-plated base-metal table knife and one silver-plated base-metal fork
A set with two gold-plated base-metal table knives, two gold-plated base-metal forks and two gold-plated base-metal spoons

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Sets consisting of one or more knives of heading 8211 and at least an equal number of spoons, forks or other articles of heading 8215, of base metal, containing only articles plated with precious metal

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Step 1 · Section XV Base metals and articles of base metal
Is it iron or steel; an article made of iron or steel; copper or an article made of copper; nickel or an article made of nickel; aluminium or an article made of aluminium; lead or an article made of lead; zinc or an article made of zinc; tin or an article made of tin; another base metal, sintered metal or cermet, or an article made from one of these; a base-metal tool, implement, knife, spoon or fork, or a part thereof; or another miscellaneous article made of base metal?
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Step 2 · Chapter 82 Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of ba… 10 of 11 chapters in section XV
Which named product group best describes it: an agricultural, gardening or forestry hand tool; a hand saw or saw blade; a file, pliers or similar hand tool; a hand wrench or socket head; another hand tool or implement; a retail set of tools; a replaceable tool; a machine knife or blade; an unmounted sintered metal-carbide tool part; a mechanical hand-operated food or drink implement weighing less than 10 kg; a knife; a razor or non-electric shaving machine; scissors; another cutting or clipping tool or manicure or pedicure implement; or a spoon, fork or similar kitchen or table article?
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Step 3 · Heading 8215 Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish… 15 of 15 headings under chapter 82
Is it a set or an individual article? If it is a set, is it a set of spoons, forks or other articles of this heading, possibly with up to the same number of knives, or is it a set containing one or more knives, possibly with up to the same number of spoons, forks or other articles of this heading? In either case, does it contain at least one silver-, gold- or platinum-plated item?
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Step 4 · Subheading 8215 10 Sets of spoons, forks or other articles of heading … 1 of 4 subheadings under heading 8215
Does the set contain only silver-, gold- or platinum-plated items; or does it contain at least one such item and is it made of stainless steel; or does it contain at least one such item and is it made of base metal other than stainless steel?
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Step 5 · Full code 8215 10 20 Sets consisting of one or more knives of heading 82… 1 of 3 codes under subheading 8215 10

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8215 10 20

Sets of base-metal table knives with forks or other tableware, all silver-, gold- or platinum-plated

The spaces only make the code easier to read. Customs declarations normally use the unspaced form, 82151020.

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Classification decides the rate here: from 4.7% to 8.5%.

you are here 8215 10 20 Sets consisting of one or more knives of heading 8211 and at least an equal number of spoons, forks or other articles of heading 8215, of base metal, containing only articles plated with precious metal 4.7%
another option 8215 10 30 Sets consisting of one or more knives of heading 8211 and at least an equal number of spoons, forks or other articles of heading 8215, of stainless steel, containing at least one article plated with precious metal 8.5%
another option 8215 10 80 Sets consisting of one or more knives of heading 8211 and at least an equal number of spoons, forks or other articles of heading 8215, of base metal other than stainless steel, containing at least one article plated with precious metal 4.7%

Trade measures to be aware of

Besides the ordinary duty, the EU records these kinds of measure against this code. They are listed as signals only: whether one applies to your goods can depend on where they come from, who produced them, the exact product and the documents you present. No amounts are worked out here.

Lower duty for goods from some countries

Preferential rates exist for goods originating in Andorra; San Marino; Türkiye; European Union; Economic Partnership Agreements; CARIFORUM except Haiti; Comoros (excluding Mayotte), Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and dependencies and Zimbabwe; Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique and Namibia; 52 more origins. Whether you can use one depends on the origin rules for the goods and on the documentation you can show.
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Restrictions and paperwork

Import restrictions are recorded for goods originating in Ukraine; North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea); any country.

Document or certificate conditions are recorded. Customs may ask for:
- Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)
- Movement certificate EUR.1
- Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document
- Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia
- Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
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- Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure
- Presentation of the required "CITES" certificate
- Declared goods do not belong to the Washington Convention (CITES)
- Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509
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EU tariff measure data version 2026-08-03-tullverket.

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

82.15.1000

Sets of assorted articles containing at least one article plated with precious metal

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

8215 10 20 00

Containing only articles plated with precious metal

Ordinary duty

4.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Mentioned by the legal text

8211 Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not, incl. pruning knives, and blades therefor, of base metal (excl. straw knives, machetes, knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances, fish knives, butter knives, razors and razor blades and knives of heading 8214)

Often confused with

8211 10 00 Sets of assorted articles of knives of heading 8211; sets in which there is a higher number of knives of heading 8211 than of any other article 8.5%
That code covers sets of different knives from heading 8211, or sets in which those knives outnumber the other items; this code covers sets with knives together with forks or other heading-8215 items and the stated plating condition.
8215 10 30 Sets consisting of one or more knives of heading 8211 and at least an equal number of spoons, forks or other articles of heading 8215, of stainless steel, containing at least one article plated with precious metal 8.5%
That code specifies stainless-steel sets containing at least one silver-plated, gold-plated or platinum-plated item; this code specifies base-metal sets containing only such plated items.
8215 10 80 Sets consisting of one or more knives of heading 8211 and at least an equal number of spoons, forks or other articles of heading 8215, of base metal other than stainless steel, containing at least one article plated with precious metal 4.7%
That code specifies sets of base metals other than stainless steel containing at least one silver-plated, gold-plated or platinum-plated item; this code specifies sets containing only such plated items.

Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.

Sets of base-metal table knives with forks or other tableware, all silver-, gold- or platinum-plated

Sets of base-metal table knives with forks or other tableware, all silver-, gold- or platinum-plated

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Trade measures to be aware of

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