Vegetable Mincing Cleaver
This is a specialized cleaver with a razor-thin blade, designed for fine mincing of vegetables in large-scale food preparation. It falls under this tariff item as a chopping or mincing knife not specified elsewhere, suitable for restaurant back-of-house use. The base metal blade qualifies it as an article of cutlery under Chapter 82.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cleaver is sold for household kitchen use
Household kitchen knives with fixed blades are classified under heading 82.11.
If imported as a blade without a handle for use in machinery
Blades for machines or mechanical appliances fall under heading 82.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the cleaver accurately as a mincing knife for non-household use to avoid duty rate disputes
• Provide product specifications, including blade thickness, to support the classification
• Ensure compliance with Canadian food preparation equipment standards
Related Products under Tariff item 8214.90.90
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