Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pollux Steak Knife from Japan
Zwilling's Twin Pollux steak knife has a fixed serrated blade crafted from high-carbon stainless steel and a durable plastic handle designed for comfortable table use when cutting steaks and roasts. It qualifies for HTS 8211.91.50.30 due to its fixed blade construction and plastic handle, distinguishing it from kitchen utility knives or those with wooden/metal handles.
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
• Provide lab tests confirming plastic handle composition (not rubberized metal); avoid bundling with flatware to prevent set classification; ensure blade is declared as fixed, not detachable