Vulcanized Fiber Knife Handle Blanks from Germany
Noncellular sheets and blocks of vulcanized fiber rough-cut for custom knife handles. Moisture resistance and machinability without support classify it here. Under HTS 3920.79.05.00 as other vulcanized fiber plates/sheets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify as blanks, not finished handles, to stay in 3920 vs 3926
• Confirm no household designation per 3924 photo album exclusion note
• Lab verification prevents reclassification as compressed paperboard