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Plastic-Handled Steak Knife Set Individual Piece

A single fixed-blade steak knife with sharp stainless steel edge and ergonomic plastic handle for cutting meat at the table. Classified in HTS 8211.91.50.60 for table knives with fixed blades and plastic handles, 'other' subcategory. Distinct from kitchen knives or those with moving blades.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+32.5%36.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+25.0%28.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8211.91.30Lower: 35.6% vs 36.2%

If handle is wood or composition cork

Material-specific subheading 8211.91.30 applies to fixed-blade table knives with those handle types.

8215.10.00.00Lower: 25% vs 36.2%

If imported as a dining set with matching forks

Per chapter note, sets with knives and equal+ 8215 articles classify entirely in 8215.

8208Lower: 12.5% vs 36.2%

If marketed as a pruning or garden knife

Pruning knives explicitly excluded and classified under heading 8208.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label as 'table knife' not 'kitchen knife' in invoices to match hierarchy; test handle for plastic certification

• Avoid bundling with forks unless set ratios comply with chapter notes