Custom Fixed Blade Blank
An unfinished steel blank for custom fixed-blade knife making, stamped to shape and not further manufactured. This blank is made of stainless steel to specification AISI 430 or AISI 300 series, with a thickness of 1.78 mm or more, and is intended for use in the manufacture of flatware. It falls under tariff item 8211.94.10 as a blank for table knives.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blank is not of stainless steel to AISI 430 or AISI 300 series, or is thinner than 1.78 mm
Other blades not meeting the specific material or thickness requirements fall under the 'Other' sibling item.
If the blank is for a knife with a non-fixed blade, such as a folding knife
Blanks for folding knife blades are classified under a different subheading for non-fixed blade knives.
Not sure which classification is right?
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 blank is made of stainless steel to AISI 430 or AISI 300 series and has a thickness of at least 1.78 mm
• The blank must be stamped to shape and not further manufactured; any additional processing may change classification
• Declare the end use as for the manufacture of flatware to qualify for this tariff item