Folding Pruning Knife from China
A foldable knife with a curved blade for precise trimming of plants and vines, not meeting pruning exclusion criteria. Fits HTS 8211.93.00.60 as 'other' non-fixed blade knives, including replacement handles as parts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from fixed pruning knives in 8208 by documenting folding mechanism in entry docs
• Bundle parts separately in shipments to leverage 'including parts' but avoid set rules
• Test blade sharpness standards; overly aggressive edges may require agricultural import permits