Silver-Plated Bread Knife
A bread knife with a fixed serrated stainless steel blade and a silver-plated handle, designed for table service. It is classified as a carving knife under tariff item 8211.91.10 because it is a table knife with a fixed blade and a precious-metal-plated handle, which distinguishes it from other table knives.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | +25.0% | 32% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the handle is not silver-plated or the knife is not specifically a carving knife
Other table knives with fixed blades not meeting the silver-plated handle or carving knife criteria fall under this sibling item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the handle is truly silver-plated and not just silver-coloured, as this determines classification
• Declare the knife as a table knife with a fixed blade to avoid misclassification
• Verify the blade is not a knife of heading 82.08 (e.g
• a kitchen knife) to stay under this item
Related Products under Tariff item 8211.91.10
Silver-Plated Butter Spreader Knife
A delicate table knife with a fixed blunt blade and a silver-plated handle, used for spreading butter during fine dining. It qualifies as a carving knife under tariff item 8211.91.10 because it is a table knife with a fixed blade and a silver-plated handle, which is a specific subcategory of this item.
Silver-Plated Cheese Knife
A table knife with a fixed perforated blade and a silver-plated handle, designed for cutting and serving cheese. It falls under tariff item 8211.91.10 as a carving knife because it is a table knife with a fixed blade and a silver-plated handle, meeting the specific criteria of this item.
Silver-Plated Dessert Knife
A small fixed-blade knife with a silver-plated contoured handle, used for cutting desserts at the table. It is classified under tariff item 8211.91.10 as a carving knife because it is a table knife with a fixed blade and a silver-plated handle, which is a specific subcategory of this item.
Silver-Plated Dinner Knife with Ornate Handle
An elegant dinner knife with a fixed serrated blade for cutting meat and a silver-plated handle with intricate engravings. It qualifies as a carving knife under tariff item 8211.91.10 because it is a table knife with a fixed blade and a silver-plated handle, making it distinct from other table knives.
Silver-Plated Fish Serving Knife
A specialized table knife with a fixed broad blade and a silver-plated ergonomic handle, used for filleting and serving fish. It falls under tariff item 8211.91.10 as a carving knife because it is a table knife with a fixed blade and a silver-plated handle, meeting the specific criteria of this item.
Silver-Plated Fruit Knife
A fixed-blade knife with a silver-plated handle, used for peeling and serving fruit at the table. It is classified under tariff item 8211.91.10 as a carving knife because it is a table knife with a fixed blade and a silver-plated handle, which is a specific subcategory of this item.