Stainless Steel Table Knife with Nickel-Content Handle from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16.8%
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
Import Tips
• 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