Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker Knife

A classic multi-tool pocket knife with multiple folding blades, screwdrivers, and other tools, ideal for everyday carry. It falls under HTS 8211.93.00 as it features folding blades that are not fixed. The compact design allows multiple tools to fold into a single handle for portability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina5.4%+35.0%40.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico5.4%+10.0%15.4%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada5.4%+10.0%15.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany5.4%+10.0%15.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan5.4%+10.0%15.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8215.20.00.00Lower: 35% vs 40.4%

If when sold as a set with forks or spoons

Per chapter note, sets with one or more knives of 8211 and at least equal number of 8215 articles classify in 8215.

8211.92.40Lower: 14.6% vs 40.4%

If marketed as a sheath-type hunting knife

Statistical note defines sheath-type as fixed-blade in holster for hunting/fishing, moving to 8211.92.

8208.20.00Lower: 35% vs 40.4%

If for secateurs or similar pruning tools

Pruning knives or shears with folding blades used in agriculture fall under heading 8208.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify that all blades are folding and not fixed to avoid reclassification; provide detailed component lists for multi-tool knives

โ€ข Ensure country-of-origin marking on the handle; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Swiss imports

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