Stainless Steel Fixed Blade Hunting Knife with Metal Handle

This hunting knife features a fixed stainless steel blade and a durable base metal handle, designed for outdoor field dressing and game processing. It falls under HTS 8211.95.5000 as a knife with a fixed blade and base metal handle, excluding pruning knives or those in heading 8208. The robust construction ensures safety without folding mechanisms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.1%+35.0%41.1%
🇲🇽Mexico6.1%+10.0%16.1%
🇨🇦Canada6.1%+10.0%16.1%
🇩🇪Germany6.1%+10.0%16.1%
🇯🇵Japan6.1%+10.0%16.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8211.92Lower: 16.1% vs 41.1%

If sold with a substantial sheath holster

Per statistical note, sheath-type knives with fixed blades in holsters for hunting/fishing classify under 8211.92 as complete units.

8215.99.50Lower: 15.3% vs 41.1%

If imported as a set with equal or more forks/spoons of 8215

Chapter note requires sets of one or more 8211 knives with at least equal number of 8215 articles to classify in 8215.

8211.95Same rate: 41.1%

If specifically a pruning knife

Pruning knives with fixed blades have dedicated subheading 8211.95.30 regardless of metal handle.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the blade is truly fixed and not folding to avoid reclassification under 8211.94; provide engineering specs if challenged

Include detailed photos and material certifications showing base metal handle composition for accurate HTS verification

Ensure compliance with U.S. import blade length restrictions and labeling requirements to prevent CBP holds

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