Folding Utility Knife from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
30.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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