Tactical Fixed Blade Combat Knife with Metal Handle from Japan
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 — 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
• 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