F. Dick 10-Inch Diamond Butcher Steel

F. Dick's diamond-coated honing steel for aggressive edge realignment on heavy butcher knives, with ABS plastic handle. Steel core with diamond surface for superior honing. Classified in HTS 8205.51.1500 as iron/steel carving/butcher steel despite coating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6804.21.00Same rate: 35%

If the diamond coating dominates as millstones/abrasive

Primarily abrasive function (not steel rod) moves to Chapter 68 for grinding tools.

8205.51.45Same rate: 35%

If of ceramic rather than iron/steel construction

Heading bifurcates by material; ceramic honing steels have separate subheading.

8215.10.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If in kitchenware sets including blowtorches or scoops

Spoons, ladles and similar kitchen utensils of base metal in 8215.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'diamond-coated steel rod, not abrasive wheel' in entry docs to prevent grinding wheel misclass

Test for handle material; plastic doesn't affect but confirm steel body dominance

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