Stainless Steel Dinner Table Knife with Plastic Handle

A fixed-blade table knife designed for dining use, featuring a stainless steel blade and a durable plastic handle. It falls under HTS 8211.91.50.60 as a table knife with a fixed blade and plastic handle, excluding pruning or pruning knives from heading 8208. The 'other' category applies as it does not fit specific statistical suffixes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+17.5%21.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

8211.92.40Lower: 14.6% vs 21.2%

If sold with a substantial sheath for hunting or fishing

Sheath-type knives with fixed blades in holsters classify under 8211.92 per statistical note, not table knives.

8215.20.00.00Higher: 35% vs 21.2%

If part of a set with equal or more forks/spoons from 8215

Chapter note requires sets of knives and equal+ articles of 8215 to classify in 8215, overriding individual knife heading.

8211.94.50Higher: 40.4% vs 21.2%

If handle is entirely stainless steel instead of plastic

Table knives with fixed blades and stainless steel handles fall under 8211.94, differentiated by material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify handle material composition to confirm plastic/rubber classification; provide detailed blade specs to avoid reclassification as kitchen cutlery

Ensure FDA compliance if for food contact

Watch for sets exceeding equal knife-to-fork ratios to prevent shifting to 8215