Stainless Steel Dinner Knife with Plastic Handle from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Verify handle composition with lab testing to confirm plastic or rubber content over 50% for accurate classification
• Include detailed blade specs and photos in entry docs to avoid misclassification as pruning knives under 8208
• Label products clearly as tableware to prevent scrutiny under cutlery sets rules in heading 8215