Kitchen Chopping Cleaver with Rubberized Handle from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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