Stainless Steel Steak Knife
A sharp table knife with fixed stainless steel blade and ergonomic stainless steel handle for cutting steak at the dinner table. Classified under HTS 8211.91.40.00 due to its fixed blade, stainless handle, and exclusion from pruning knives or 8208, as an 'other' table knife. Serrated edge enhances meat slicing without reclassification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If featuring a non-fixed (folding) blade
Folding table knives are excluded from fixed-blade subheadings and go to 8211.92 for other knives.
If imported in matched cutlery sets
Chapter note requires sets with knives and equal+ forks/spoons to classify entirely in 8215.
If considered a household article of stainless steel
Basic stainless steel table utensils may shift to Chapter 73 if not specifically knifelike.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label products clearly as 'table knives' to prevent reclassification as utility knives
• Include lab tests proving stainless steel composition (e.g
• 18/10 grade) for both blade and handle
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain stainless steel flatware from specific countries
Related Products under HTS 8211.91.40.00
Stainless Steel Dinner Knife
A table knife with a fixed stainless steel blade and matching stainless steel handle, designed for everyday dining use. It falls under HTS 8211.91.40.00 as a knife with a fixed blade, stainless steel handle, not for pruning or heading 8208, and classified as 'other' table knives. The all-stainless construction distinguishes it from those with other handle materials.
Stainless Steel Fish Knife
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.
Stainless Steel Butter Spreader Knife
A table knife with fixed stainless steel blade and handle, dull-edged for spreading butter on bread during meals. Falls under HTS 8211.91.40.00 as an 'other' fixed-blade table knife with stainless steel handle, not serrated or for pruning. Primarily for dining table use.
Stainless Steel Dessert Knife
Compact table knife featuring a fixed stainless steel blade and polished stainless steel handle for cutting cakes and pastries. HTS 8211.91.40.00 covers it as an 'other' table knife with fixed blade and stainless handle, excluded from 8208 pruning knives. Sized for dessert service.
Stainless Steel Cheese Knife
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Stainless Steel Bread Knife for Table
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