Hobby Knife Precision Blade from China
Fine-point replaceable blade for craft and hobby knives like X-Acto, made from hardened steel for detailed cutting of paper, plastic, and balsa wood. It is classified in HTS 8211.94.5000 as other non-pruning knife blades. These #11-style blades are standard for model-making and artistic applications.
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
• Provide catalog images showing blade-only import to avoid classification as complete tools
• Test for exact steel alloy; carbon content affects duty if misdeclared as other metals
• Avoid mixing with handles in shipments—customs may reclassify as 8211.93 sets