Plastic-Handled Steak Knife Set Individual Piece from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• 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