Manganese-Alloy Stainless Steak Knife from Germany

Small fixed-blade steak knife with stainless handle over 10% manganese by weight, 21 cm long, under 24¢ value for home use. Classified in 8211.91.20.00 as a table knife variant meeting material, value, and length requirements. Bulk imported for retail packs.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

16.4%

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

Import Tips

Use precise weighing for manganese content verification in customs labs if challenged

Ensure no serrations if claiming non-serrated; otherwise, reclassify

Package to avoid blade damage, as condition affects value declaration