Tanto Fixed Blade Knife with Steel Handle from Japan
Japanese-inspired tanto with angular fixed blade and steel handle for piercing/tactical use. HTS 8211.95.5000 classification for fixed blade knives with base metal handles. Chisel grind typical.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• 30° chisel edge distinguishes from Western grinds
• Utility positioning avoids weapon classification