Butcher's Steel Cleaver from Japan
A heavy-duty cleaver made from stainless steel with a rectangular blade, designed for chopping through bones and tough meats in professional butchery. It falls under HTS 8214.90.60.00 as a cleaver not elsewhere specified, distinct from kitchen cleavers in heading 8211. The broad blade and weight make it ideal for heavy cutting tasks.
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
• Verify blade material meets base metal requirements and obtain material test certificates to avoid misclassification as plastic-handled tools
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'butcher's cleaver' use to distinguish from kitchen mincing knives under 8211