Chinese Chef's Cai Dao Cleaver from Japan
Traditional Chinese cleaver known as 'cai dao' with a thin, sharp blade for vegetable chopping and light meat work in professional kitchens. Classified under HTS 8214.90.60.00 as 'other cleavers' due to its specialized shape not fitting standard kitchen knives in 8211. The rectangular blade excels in fine slicing and scooping.
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
• Provide origin certificates proving stainless steel composition to comply with base metal cutlery rules
• Label as 'professional cleaver' not 'kitchen knife' to prevent reclassification; include usage photos
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian cleavers—check Commerce Department updates before shipping