Outdoor Survival Fixed Blade Knife from Japan
A fixed-blade knife with a 4-inch stainless steel blade and ergonomic rubber handle, designed for camping and survival tasks. It falls under HTS 8211.92.40.60 as a sheath-type knife with fixed blade and rubber/plastic handle, not for pruning or heading 8208. Used for general outdoor cutting, excluding specialized sheath knives in 8211.92.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
29.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify blade is fixed and handle is rubber/plastic; include material certificates
• Avoid misclassification as pocket knives (8211.91)
• Ensure no inclusion of forks/spoons to prevent set reclassification under 8215