Stainless Steel Table Knife with Nickel-Content Handle

A fixed-blade table knife featuring a stainless steel blade and handle containing nickel, designed for dining use. It falls under HTS 8211.91.25.00 as a table knife with a fixed blade and stainless steel handle that contains nickel, excluding pruning or other specialized knives. The handle's nickel content determines its specific classification within this subheading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.8%+17.5%24.3%
🇲🇽Mexico6.8%+10.0%16.8%
🇨🇦Canada6.8%+10.0%16.8%
🇩🇪Germany6.8%+10.0%16.8%
🇯🇵Japan6.8%+10.0%16.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8211.91.40.00Lower: 13.7% vs 24.3%

If handle lacks nickel and ≤10% manganese

Shifts to subheading for stainless steel handles without nickel or high manganese content.

8215.20.00.00Higher: 35% vs 24.3%

If sold as set with equal or more forks/spoons

Chapter note requires sets of knives and utensils to classify in 8215 based on dominant components.

8211.92.40Lower: 14.6% vs 24.3%

If marketed as sheath-type hunting knife

Statistical note defines sheath knives for hunting/fishing under separate subheading 8211.92.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify handle composition via material certification to confirm nickel content exceeds threshold for this subheading

Provide detailed blade and handle specs in entry docs; misclassification as pocket knives risks penalties

Avoid common pitfall of importing sets with forks—classify under 8215 if knives equal or fewer than utensils