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Disposable Stainless Dinner Knife from China

An inexpensive fixed-blade dinner knife with stainless steel handle for single-use in catering, valued at 18¢ each and 20 cm long. The semi-serrated blade suits cutting meats and vegetables at events. Fits HTS 8211.91.30.00 as a table knife with stainless handle, low cost, and compact size.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35.6%

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

Label shipments clearly as 'table knives' with stainless steel handles to match HTS description

Conduct value audits; blending high/low-value items can trigger penalties

Comply with food contact material regs like FDA standards for stainless steel