Stainless Steel Dinner Knife with Plastic Handle
A table knife with a fixed stainless steel blade and ergonomic black plastic handle, designed for everyday dining use. It falls under HTS 8211.91.50 as a table knife with a fixed blade and plastic handle, excluding pruning or pruning knives from heading 8208. The non-metal handle material distinguishes it from wooden or metal-handled variants.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 3.7% | +17.5% | 21.2% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 3.7% | +10.0% | 13.7% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 3.7% | +10.0% | 13.7% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 3.7% | +10.0% | 13.7% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 3.7% | +10.0% | 13.7% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If equipped with wooden handles
Table knives with fixed blades and wooden handles are classified separately in 8211.91.40 based on handle material.
If sold as a set with equal or more forks/spoons
Per chapter notes, sets with one or more knives of 8211 and at least equal number of 8215 articles go to heading 8215.
If featuring a substantial sheath holster
Sheath-type knives with fixed blades in holsters for hunting/fishing fall under 8211.92 per statistical notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Verify handle composition with lab testing to confirm plastic or rubber content over 50% for accurate classification
โข Include detailed blade specs and photos in entry docs to avoid misclassification as pruning knives under 8208
โข Label products clearly as tableware to prevent scrutiny under cutlery sets rules in heading 8215
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