Silver-Plated Fish Serving Knife

Specialized table knife for filleting and serving fish, with a fixed broad blade and silver-plated ergonomic handle. HTS 8211.91.10.00 applies to this fixed-blade table knife due to the silver-plated handle feature.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

8211.94Lower: 15.4% vs 17.5%

If blades and base metal parts imported separately, not assembled

State of completion: unassembled parts classify under 8211.94 rather than finished knives.

8215.10.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If imported in cutlery sets including forks and spoons

Sets per Chapter Note classify in 8215 if including equal articles of that heading.

8208.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If marketed as pruning knife despite silver plating

Heading exclusion: knives of 8208 (pruning) take precedence over table knife classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document blade fixation method (e.g

riveted) to distinguish from detachable blade knives

Use retail packaging to affirm consumer tableware end-use

Test for lead/silver content to meet FDA import standards for food-contact items

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