Brass Diver's Knife Handle

Corrosion-resistant brass handle for underwater diver's knives, featuring finger grooves and tang slot for blade insertion. It qualifies for HTS 8211.95.90.00 as an other base metal handle for cutting blade knives outside heading 8208 scope. Ideal for marine and rescue applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.4%+35.0%40.4%
🇲🇽Mexico5.4%+10.0%15.4%
🇨🇦Canada5.4%+10.0%15.4%
🇩🇪Germany5.4%+10.0%15.4%
🇯🇵Japan5.4%+10.0%15.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

8208.90Lower: 10% vs 40.4%

If for agricultural pruning knives

Heading 8208 covers pruning knives explicitly excluded from 8211.

8211.94Lower: 15.4% vs 40.4%

If when attached to a cutting blade

Full assembly with blade moves to parts classification in 8211.94.

8431.49.90Lower: 35% vs 40.4%

If for parts of fishing machinery

If designed for commercial fishing gear components rather than handheld knives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify material as base metal (brass alloy) with lab tests if composition is questioned at customs

Avoid packaging with blades or sheaths to prevent aggregation into complete knife classification

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