Vegetable Mincing Cleaver from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
7%
Import Tips
• 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