Philips Electric Knife Sharpener from Japan
Countertop knife sharpener with self-contained diamond wheel motor for precision home kitchen blade maintenance. HTS 8509.80.50 covers this unspecified domestic electromechanical sharpening appliance. Motor rotates abrasives at consistent speeds.
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
• Include grit specifications and compatible blade types; ensure motor safety interlocks documented; pitfall: tool classification under Chapter 82