Stainless Steel Picnic Table Knife from Japan
A budget stainless steel table knife with a fixed blade and handle containing nickel, designed for outdoor picnics. It measures 20 cm in overall length and is valued under 25¢ each, fitting 8211.91.20.00 due to its fixed blade, stainless steel handle with nickel, and low value/length specs. Commonly imported in bulk for disposable picnic sets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
31.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify handle composition with lab tests to confirm nickel content or over 10% manganese for subheading compliance
• Provide detailed value declarations per unit; undervaluation leads to penalties in bulk shipments
• Ensure blades are fixed and overall length measured correctly to avoid reclassification to pocket knives