Stainless Steel Fish Knife from Germany
Specialized table knife with fixed stainless steel blade and stainless handle, featuring a broad, flexible blade for filleting fish at the table. HTS 8211.91.40.00 applies as an 'other' table knife with fixed blade and stainless steel handle, distinct from sheath-type or pruning knives. Designed for dining, not kitchen prep.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document end-use as table service to differentiate from fishing sheath knives in 8211.92
• Comply with country-of-melt requirements for stainless steel under Commerce Department rules
• Bundle invoices must specify individual piece counts per statistical notes for sets