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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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