Institutional Grade Fixed Blade Dinner Knife from China
Durable yet cheap fixed-blade dinner knife with nickel stainless handle, 23.5 cm length, valued 19¢ for schools and hospitals. Directly under 8211.91.20.00 for qualifying table knives not exceeding specs. High-volume import for public facilities.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Comply with FDA food contact standards; provide certifications for handles
• Declare exact quantities; statistical reporting requires per-piece counts
• Avoid generic 'knife' descriptions—specify 'table knife fixed blade' on manifests