Ceramic Sharpening Stone for Knives from China
A bench-style sharpening stone crafted from fine ceramic abrasives for honing kitchen and pocket knives to razor sharpness. It is categorized under HTS 6804.22.60.00 as a hand sharpening stone of ceramics, without frameworks, specifically for sharpening edges. The dual-grit surface allows for coarse and fine sharpening stages.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide hardness ratings (e.g
• Mohs scale) in invoices for accurate ceramic classification
• Avoid marketing as 'diamond-infused' unless proven, to prevent reclassification
• Package with usage instructions to demonstrate hand-sharpening end use