Forged Steel Kitchen Cleaver with Pakkawood Handle from Japan
Hand-forged cleaver for professional chefs, with tapered blade for rocking cuts and moisture-resistant Pakkawood handle. Classified in HTS 8214.90.3000 as a complete handled cleaver for kitchen use. Premium build ensures longevity.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify wood origin for CITES compliance if exotic materials used in handle
• Declare full construction details to avoid undervaluation penalties
• Test blade hardness (Rockwell scale) for quality verification