Glass cutter Hs Code

Glass cutter harmonized system code

Product Overview The glass cutter classified under HS Code 820559 is a precision hand tool designed for scoring and cutting glass sheets to specified dimensions. Typically constructed with hardened steel bodies and tungsten carbide or diamond cutting wheels, these cutters feature ergonomic handles to optimize control and accuracy during operation. Physical specifications generally include blade diameters ranging from 6 mm to 12 mm, with overall lengths between 120 mm and 160 mm, facilitating both manual and semi-automated glass cutting processes. The product falls under the broader category of hand tools, specifically those used for glassworking. Subcategories within HS Code 820559 encompass various types of glass cutters, including wheel cutters with replaceable blades, oil-fed cutters for lubrication during scoring, and specialty cutters designed for automotive or architectural glass processing. Commercially, these tools serve critical roles in industries such as food service equipment manufacturing, retail glass fabrication, and industrial glass processing, enabling precise cuts for display cases, shelving, and protective barriers. Their competitive advantages lie in durability, cutting precision, and compatibility with diverse glass thicknesses, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing material waste in international markets. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The glass cutter is classified under HS Code 820559, which falls within Chapter 82 (Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof), Heading 8205 (Hand tools, the following; blow lamps; vices, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine-tools), and Subheading 820559 (Other hand tools, not elsewhere specified or included). This classification is justified by the product’s function as a manual cutting instrument composed primarily of base metals, distinct from power-operated or machine-integrated tools. Trade documentation must reflect the full 6-digit code 820559 to ensure compliance with customs and WTO standards. Packaging typically involves corrosion-resistant materials or sealed blister packs to prevent oxidation and maintain cutting wheel integrity during transit. Preservation methods include application of anti-rust coatings and secure immobilization within packaging to minimize mechanical damage. Shipping requirements often mandate classification under non-hazardous goods with appropriate handling instructions to prevent deformation of cutting edges. Quality standards are governed by ISO 9001 certified manufacturing processes, with cutting wheel hardness specified around 1600 HV (Vickers Hardness) and dimensional tolerances within ±0.1 mm to meet international precision criteria. These specifications facilitate streamlined customs clearance and support accurate tariff application for global import/export operations.

Glass cutter Chapter Note

1.- Apart from blow lamps, portable forges, grinding wheels with frameworks, manicure or pedicure sets, and goods of heading 82.09, this Chapter covers only articles with a blade, working edge, working surface or other working part of : (a) Base metal; (b) Metal carbides or cermets; (c) Precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) on a support of base metal, metal carbide or cermet; or (d) Abrasive materials on a support of base metal, provided that the articles have cutting teeth, flutes, grooves, or the like, of base metal, which retain their identity and function after the application of the abrasive. 2.- Parts of base metal of the articles of this Chapter are to be classified with the articles of which they are parts, except parts separately specified as such and tool-holders for hand tools (heading 84.66). However, parts of general use as defined in Note 2 to Section XV are in all cases excluded from this Chapter. Heads, blades and cutting plates for electric shavers or electric hair clippers are to be classified in heading 85.10. 3.- Sets consisting of one or more knives of heading 82.11 and at least an equal number of articles of heading 82.15 are to be classified in heading 82.15.