Outdoor Survival Fixed Blade Knife from Mexico
This fixed-blade knife features a 4-inch stainless steel blade with rubberized handle for secure grip during camping or survival tasks. It falls under HTS 8211.92.40 as a sheath-type knife with fixed blade and rubber/plastic handle, used for hunting and outdoor activities, excluding pruning knives. The substantial sheath qualifies it as 'other' sheath-type knives.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 the knife qualifies as 'sheath-type' with a substantial holster per statistical notes to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed blade specs, handle material certification, and sheath description in commercial invoices to prevent valuation disputes