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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If handle lacks nickel and ≤10% manganese
Shifts to subheading for stainless steel handles without nickel or high manganese content.
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.
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
Related Products under HTS 8211.91.25.00
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Alloy-Handled Fish Filet Table Knife
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Nickel-Infused Cheese Table Knife
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Manganese-Steel Dessert Knife
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Stainless Nickel Bread Table Knife
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High-Manganese Paring Table Knife
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