Bone Handle Curving and Assembly Machine from Mexico
Specialized tool that bends animal bone blanks into knife/cutlery handle curves and assembles with mechanical fittings. HTS 8465.20.50.00 covers bone working via bending and assembling in machining centers. Used in premium cutlery production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source CITES certification if using restricted bone species; include processing logs
• Verify food-contact safe finishes for cutlery applications
• Label clearly as 'bone-working only' to match HTS material specificity