Folding Pruning Knife from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
30.4%
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
• 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