Ceramic X-Acto Style Blade from Canada
Non-corrosive zirconia ceramic blade for precision hobby knives, sharper and longer-lasting than steel alternatives. HTS 8211.94.5000 covers other base metal-equivalent blades, though ceramic; principal use with knives prevails. Popular for food-safe crafting.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Material test reports to confirm 'knife blade' over ceramic article status
• Avoid food contact claims unless FDA-approved to prevent Chapter 69 shift