Twin type shaving

Twin-blade razors for shaving

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8212 10 10 (twin type shaving razors) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other tariff lines within Chapter 82 covering razor blades, blade blanks in strips, or safety razor parts may carry distinct classification treatment, making precise product specification the principal importer risk.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to all razor and blade products within heading 8212: razor blades and blade blanks in strips are separately classified and may attract different duty treatment or, on re-examination, trigger re-classification with retrospective consequences including detention and duty recovery. Verify that the imported product — its blade count, handle configuration, and intended retail form — maps unambiguously to this tariff line before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8212 10 10 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the product is a razor blade or blade blank rather than a complete razor?

Razor blades and blade blanks in strips fall under separate tariff lines within heading 8212 and may attract different classification treatment, potentially including compliance obligations not applicable to complete twin-type razors.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.