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 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
• 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