Hunting Bowie Knife from Japan
A classic fixed-blade Bowie knife designed for hunting, featuring a 6-inch clip-point blade made of high-carbon steel with a full tang construction. It falls under HTS 8211.92.90 as a knife with a fixed blade, not a sheath-type knife for statistical purposes, and not excluded under heading 8208. Suitable for outdoor enthusiasts requiring durability in the field.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
31.1%
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 length complies with country-specific import restrictions on fixed-blade knives to avoid seizures
• Provide detailed blade material and construction specs in documentation to confirm fixed-blade classification
• Avoid common pitfalls by not marketing as 'sheath-type' if holster is minimal, as it shifts to 8211.92.40