Manganese-Alloy Steak Knife with Fixed Blade from China
A dining steak knife with a serrated stainless steel blade and fixed handle made from stainless steel alloyed with over 10% manganese. Classified under HTS 8211.91.25.00 due to its table knife design, fixed blade, and qualifying handle composition. Ideal for cutting meats at the table.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.3%
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
• Obtain lab analysis reports proving >10% manganese in handle to justify this HTS classification
• Label as 'table knives' not 'kitchen knives' to prevent reclassification under other blades
• For bulk shipments, ensure no mixing with pruning knives which fall under heading 8208 exclusions