Ceramic X-Acto Style Blade from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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