Silver-Plated Sterling Table Knife
A high-end table knife with a fixed stainless steel cutting blade and a handle plated with silver, designed for elegant dining. 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.
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
Table knives without silver-plated handles are classified as other table knives.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the handle is silver-plated, not just silver-coloured, to qualify
• The stainless steel blade is standard for table knives
• Provide clear product descriptions to CBSA to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 8211.91.10
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.
Silver-Plated Butter Spreader Knife
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Silver-Plated Cheese Knife
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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
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