Ceramic Sharpening Stone for Knives from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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