Chef's Santoku Knife with Plastic Handle

A fixed-blade Santoku knife designed for precise kitchen slicing, featuring a sharp stainless steel blade and ergonomic plastic handle. It falls under HTS 8211.92.20.00 as a kitchen knife with a fixed blade and plastic handle, excluding pruning or heading 8208 knives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.6%+17.5%22.1%
🇲🇽Mexico4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇨🇦Canada4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇩🇪Germany4.6%+10.0%14.6%
🇯🇵Japan4.6%+10.0%14.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

8211.92.40Lower: 14.6% vs 22.1%

If handle is entirely metal

Knives with fixed metal handles (no plastic/rubber) classify separately from 8211.92.20.

8211.94Lower: 15.4% vs 22.1%

If blade is not fixed (folding)

Folding or pocket knives with plastic handles go to 8211.94, regardless of end use.

8215.20.00.00Higher: 35% vs 22.1%

If sold as a set with equal or more forks/spoons

Per chapter note, sets with knives and equal+ cutlery pieces classify in heading 8215.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the blade is fixed and handle is predominantly plastic or rubber to match subheading criteria

Provide detailed photos and material composition certificates to avoid misclassification as table knives