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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If handle is entirely metal
Knives with fixed metal handles (no plastic/rubber) classify separately from 8211.92.20.
If blade is not fixed (folding)
Folding or pocket knives with plastic handles go to 8211.94, regardless of end use.
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
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Butcher's Boning Knife with Rubber Handle
A narrow, flexible fixed-blade boning knife used by butchers for trimming meat, with a durable rubber handle for grip. Classified under HTS 8211.92.20.00 for butcher knives featuring fixed blades and rubber/plastic handles.
Steak Knife with Molded Plastic Handle
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Heavy-Duty Butcher Slicer with Plastic Grip
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Home Chef Filleting Knife Rubber Handle
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Serrated Tomato Knife Plastic Handle
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Paring Knife with Polypropylene Handle
A small fixed-blade paring knife for peeling fruits and vegetables in kitchen prep, molded with a sturdy polypropylene plastic handle. It qualifies for HTS 8211.92.20.00 as a kitchen knife with plastic handle and fixed blade.