Folding Knife Replacement Blade from Japan
Drop-point profile blade for pocket or folding knives, made from Damascus steel pattern for enthusiasts. Classified HTS 8211.94.5000 as other knife blades, separate from complete knives or pruning types. These are aftermarket parts for custom knife builds.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Require ATF import license if blade length suggests tactical use; declare as 'parts only'
• Steel certification mandatory—pattern-welded steels need metallurgical reports