Steel Butter Knife from Germany
A flat-bladed steel knife specifically for spreading butter at the dinner table. Classified under HTS 8215.99.50.00 as explicitly listed 'butter-knives' which are tableware, distinct from edged cutlery in heading 8211.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Emphasize non-edged, spreading design in invoices to prevent confusion with 8211 knives
• Provide lab certification for base metal content if alloy composition is questioned
• Avoid bundling with sharp knives to prevent set classification under 8215 chapter note