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Steak Knife with Molded Plastic Handle

A sharp fixed-blade steak knife for table and kitchen use, with a molded plastic handle for durability. Though often tableware, its butcher/kitchen utility places it in HTS 8211.92.20.00 for fixed plastic-handle knives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.6%+32.5%37.1%
🇲🇽Mexico4.6%+25.0%29.6%
🇨🇦Canada4.6%+25.0%29.6%
🇩🇪Germany4.6%+25.0%29.6%
🇯🇵Japan4.6%+25.0%29.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

8215.20.00.00Lower: 25% vs 37.1%

If imported in table cutlery sets

Table forks/knives/spoons sets classify in 8215, not individual knives.

8211.92.40Lower: 29.6% vs 37.1%

If solid metal handle

Metal-handled steak knives shift to the non-plastic fixed blade subheading.

8211.94Lower: 17.9% vs 37.1%

If folding steak knife design

Collapsible blades exclude from fixed-blade categories.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Differentiate from table sets by selling individually, not in silverware groups

• Invoice as 'kitchen steak knife' to avoid 8215 misrouting

• Check for serrated edge, which still fits if fixed and handled correctly