Forged Carbon Steel Steak Knife

Individual forged carbon steel steak knife with a fixed non-serrated blade and ergonomic handle for precise meat cutting. Falls under HTS 8211.91.80.30 as a table knife having a fixed blade designated for steak, excluding pruning or specialized knives. Ideal for formal dining settings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.9%+17.5%22.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇨🇦Canada4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇩🇪Germany4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇯🇵Japan4.9%+10.0%14.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

8211.91.20Higher: 23.9% vs 22.4%

If handle is of wood, bone, horn, etc.

Table knives with fixed blades but handles of natural materials like wood classify separately under 8211.91.20.

8215.10.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 22.4%

If when imported in kitchen cutlery sets

Sets including steak knives with spoons/forks may shift to 8215.10 per chapter set note.

8208.10.00Higher: 35% vs 22.4%

If designed for agricultural pruning

Pruning knives are excluded from 8211 and classify under heading 8208.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify carbon steel composition; high-carbon blades may require additional metallurgical testing

Confirm fixed blade mechanism; any pivot suggests 8211.94 folding knife classification

Avoid retail packaging with other utensils to prevent inadvertent set classification under chapter note