Victorinox 8-Inch Chef's Knife

A professional-grade stainless steel chef's knife with a fixed 8-inch blade, designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping in kitchen environments. It falls under HTS 8211.92.90.30 as a kitchen knife with a fixed blade, not a pruning knife or sheath-type, used primarily for culinary tasks.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.1%+17.5%23.6%
🇲🇽Mexico6.1%+10.0%16.1%
🇨🇦Canada6.1%+10.0%16.1%
🇩🇪Germany6.1%+10.0%16.1%
🇯🇵Japan6.1%+10.0%16.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

8211.92.90.60Same rate: 23.6%

If marketed for hunting or fishing

Knives designed for hunting/fishing with fixed blades classify under the specific subheading, not general kitchen/butcher.

8215.91.30.00Lower: 17.5% vs 23.6%

If sold as a set with equal or more forks/spoons

Per chapter note, sets with knives and at least equal number of heading 8215 articles (forks/spoons) go to 8215.

8211.94Lower: 15.4% vs 23.6%

If folding blade mechanism

Folding knives with blades fall under 8211.94, separate from fixed blade knives in 8211.92.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify blade is fixed and under 25.4 cm to confirm classification; provide detailed specs and photos

Include food-safe material certifications like NSF for stainless steel to meet FDA import requirements

Label as 'kitchen knife' clearly to avoid scrutiny as potential weapons; declare value per piece accurately