Switchblade Knife Parts from China

Replacement springs, handles, and mechanisms for automatic folding knives (switchblades). Directly covered under HTS 8211.93.00.60 as 'other (including parts)' for non-fixed blade knives.

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

Explicitly declare as 'parts of knives having other than fixed blades' to prevent grouping with complete knives

Comply with U.S. switchblade import bans; certain parts may require ATF approval

Use detailed BOM (bill of materials) to track base metal content for duty calculation