F. Dick 10-Inch Diamond Butcher Steel from Japan
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.
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
• 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