Fishing Fillet Knife with Plastic Handle from Japan
Flexible 7-inch stainless blade fillet knife with ergonomic plastic handle and nylon sheath for field dressing fish. HTS 8211.92.40 applies to this fixed-blade sheath-type knife used in fishing, with plastic handle, distinguishing from pruning or kitchen knives.
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
• Document fishing-specific design (flex blade, sheath) to differentiate from kitchen tools under 8211.91
• Certify handle composition as plastic/rubber; synthetic blends must meet subheading criteria
• Avoid bulk packaging without sheaths, as it may reclassify away from sheath-type definition