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Aluminum Letter Opener from China

Sleek aluminum blade letter opener for opening envelopes at home or office desks. Fits HTS 8205.51.60.00 as aluminum household handtool, not a sheath knife. Decorative yet functional design.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.5%

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

Emphasize non-sheath, non-hunting design to avoid 8211.92 knives

Include sharpness specs showing safe household utility

Package individually to prevent set classification issues