Tactical Fixed Blade Combat Knife with Metal Handle from China
A military-style fixed blade knife with serrated carbon steel edge and reinforced steel handle for self-defense training. Falls under HTS 8211.95.5000 for other fixed blade knives having base metal handles. Designed without folding parts for reliability.
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
• Screen for USML classification; pure sporting knives ok, but combat features may require ITAR license
• Use neutral 'utility knife' description on invoices to avoid scrutiny
• Test blade fixation mechanism; partial hinges reclassify as folding