Diving Fixed Blade Knife with Titanium Handle from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
31.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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