Zinc Alloy Paring Knife Handle from China
Die-cast zinc alloy handle for paring knives, with polished finish and rivet holes for secure blade attachment. Falls under HTS 8211.95.90.00 for other base metal handles of knives with cutting blades, serrated or not. Commonly used in culinary prep work.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
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
• Declare exact alloy composition (e.g
• Zamak) to confirm base metal status under tariff definitions
• Use HTS advisory rulings for handles with unique designs to preempt classification disputes
• Ensure no inclusion of non-metal inserts that could change material heading