Kitchen Chopping Cleaver with Rubberized Handle from Japan
Home kitchen cleaver for mincing herbs, poultry, and vegetables, with a stamped steel blade and slip-resistant rubberized handle. Falls under HTS 8214.90.3000 for handled cleavers and similar kitchen tools not elsewhere specified. Balances sharpness with safety for everyday use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure 'not sharp finished' labeling if blade lacks honed edge to avoid higher-duty sharpened knives
• Use detailed photos in invoices showing cleaver shape vs. pointed knives for clear 8214 classification
• Comply with Proposition 65 for California imports if handle contains phthalates