Victorinox Fibrox Steak Knife Set from Japan
A single steak knife from the Victorinox Fibrox series featuring a fixed stainless steel blade with serrated edge and ergonomic plastic handle made of Fibrox material for secure grip. Classified under HTS 8211.91.50.30 as a table knife with fixed blade and rubber/plastic handle specifically designed as a steak knife for cutting meat at the table. The substantial plastic handle and fixed blade distinguish it from folding or sheath-type knives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.7%
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
• Verify handle material meets rubber/plastic criteria via material certification; declare as individual pieces not sets to avoid 8215 reclassification; inspect for fixed blade confirmation to prevent 8211.10 misclassification