Steak Knife with Molded Plastic Handle from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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