Manganese-Alloy Steak Knife with Fixed Blade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
31.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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