Paring Knife with Plastic Handle for Table Service from Mexico
A small fixed-blade paring knife with colorful plastic handle, used for fruit cutting at the table. It qualifies for HTS 8211.91.50 as a table knife with fixed blade and plastic handle, distinct from chef's or pruning knives. Compact size suits dining presentations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify based on principal use as table knife; include marketing materials showing dining context
• Ensure handles meet CPSIA lead/phthalate limits with third-party testing certificates
• Separate shipments of individual knives from sets to maintain 8211 classification