Brass Paper Knife
A decorative brass-handled paper knife designed for slicing open envelopes and paper stacks in office settings. It falls under tariff item 8214.10.00 as a paper knife, which is explicitly listed in the heading for non-mechanical cutlery articles of base metal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is part of a manicure or pedicure set
Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments are classified under a separate tariff item in the same heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the knife is classified as a paper knife, not a letter opener, to avoid misdeclaration
• Declare the base metal composition (brass) accurately on the CBSA import documents
• Verify if the product qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under any free trade agreement
Related Products under Tariff item 8214.10.00
Desktop Brass Letter Opener
A heavy brass letter opener resembling a dagger for executive desks, used to slit envelopes precisely. It is classified under tariff item 8214.10.00 as a letter opener, a base metal cutlery article explicitly listed in the heading.
Erasing Knife for Artists
A thin-bladed erasing knife used by artists to scrape off ink or graphite from paper without mechanical aid. It falls under tariff item 8214.10.00 as an erasing knife, listed for precision cutlery in creative work.
Leather-Handled Erasing Knife
An erasing knife with a genuine leather wrap handle for artists scraping media from surfaces. It is classified under tariff item 8214.10.00 as an erasing knife, with the base metal blade being the essential character despite the leather handle.
Manual Pencil Sharpener
A handheld non-mechanical pencil sharpener with a fixed steel blade for twisting pencils manually. It falls under tariff item 8214.10.00 as a pencil sharpener, excluding powered versions, and is popular for school and travel use.
Replacement Paper Knife Blade
A spare stainless steel blade for paper knives, sold individually for tool maintenance. Tariff item 8214.10.00 explicitly covers blades for paper knives, ensuring the longevity of office cutlery.
Stainless Steel Letter Opener
A sleek stainless steel letter opener with a pointed blade for cleanly opening sealed envelopes without tearing contents. It is classified under tariff item 8214.10.00 as a letter opener, a core example in this heading for base metal cutlery.