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.

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.

8211.92Same rate: 22.1%

If with axes, adzes, or similar broad blades

Fixed-blade knives resembling axes classify in 8211.92.30 despite plastic handles.

8211.92.60.00Lower: 21.9% vs 22.1%

If promoted for outdoor/sport use

Marketing as hunting knives shifts from kitchen/butcher to other fixed blades.

8215.10.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 22.1%

If in a silverware set

Sets prioritizing cutlery over knives go to 8215 per chapter rules.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'kitchen paring knife' explicitly on invoices to prevent table knife confusion

Ensure blade length under 6 inches for standard kitchen classification