Diving Fixed Blade Knife with Titanium Handle from China
Underwater rescue knife with fixed stainless blade and titanium handle for corrosion resistance in saltwater. HTS 8211.95.5000 applies to this fixed blade knife with base metal (titanium) handle. Blunt tip prevents snags.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.1%
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
• Titanium qualifies as base metal; provide alloy specs (UNS R50250+)
• Line cutter notch ok if knife principal use
• Saltwater testing documentation aids durability claims