Folding Utility Knife from China
A handheld folding utility knife with a retractable razor blade, designed for general cutting tasks in construction and crafting. It falls under HTS 8211.93.00.60 as a knife with a non-fixed blade (folding mechanism) and not specialized for pruning or heading 8208. Includes replaceable blade cartridges 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
• Verify blade material and locking mechanism to confirm non-fixed blade classification; fixed blades go to 8211.92
• Include detailed parts lists in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as complete sets
• Ensure compliance with U.S. safety standards for retractable blades to prevent CBP holds