Diving Fixed Blade Knife with Titanium Handle from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
31.1%
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
• Titanium qualifies as base metal; provide alloy specs (UNS R50250+)
• Line cutter notch ok if knife principal use
• Saltwater testing documentation aids durability claims