Knives with rubber or plastic handles

HTS code 8211.91.50 covers knives with rubber or plastic handles, specifically table knives like steak knives, and is used for importing these cutlery items into the United States. Duty is generally $0.007 per knife plus 3.7%, though preferential rates may apply depending on the country of origin, as detailed within Chapter 82 regarding tools and cutlery.

Detailed information for HTS Code 8211.91.50

This tariff schedule covers tools, implements, cutlery, and similar items made of base metal. Specifically, 8211.91.50 classifies knives with rubber or plastic handles, excluding those covered elsewhere like pruning knives or those of 8208. This code further breaks down into steak knives (8211.91.50.30) and other knives with rubber or plastic handles (8211.91.50.60); use the appropriate suffix to specify the knife type being reported. Remember to report the total number of pieces when classifying sets containing these knives.

Chapter	Chapter 82 - Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal
Section	Section XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

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General Duty

0.7¢ each + 3.7%

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 8211.91.50 and its subdivisions (8211.91.50.30 & 8211.91.50.60) is $0.007 each plus 3.7% ad valorem. This means each knife will be assessed a flat fee of 0.7 cents, and an additional 3.7% of its appraised value will be charged as duty. Special/FTA rates offer duty-free entry (Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)) for eligible goods originating from specific countries or benefiting from preference programs. Reporting units are not specified, but individual knives are assessed the $0.007 fee. These rates apply consistently to both subdivisions under the main code.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 8¢ each + 45%

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Code subdivisions

8211.91.50.30

Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 8208, and blades and other base metal parts thereof: > Other: > Table knives having fixed blades: > Knives with rubber or plastic handles > Steak knives

8211.91.50.60

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 82 TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS, CUTLERY, SPOONS AND FORKS, OF BASE METAL; PARTS THEREOF OF BASE METAL XV 82-1 Notes 1. Apart from blow torches and similar self-contained torches, portable forges, grinding wheels with frameworks, manicure or pedicure sets, and goods of heading 8209, this chapter covers only articles with a blade, working edge, working surface or other working part of: (a) Base metal; (b) Metal carbides or cermets; (c) Precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) on a support of base metal, metal carbide or cermet; or (d) Abrasive materials on a support of base metal, provided that the articles have cutting teeth, flutes, grooves or the like, of base metal, which retain their identity and function after the application of the abrasive. 2. Parts of base metal of the articles of this chapter are to be classified with the articles of which they are parts, except parts separately specified as such and toolholders for handtools (heading 8466). However, parts of general use as defined in note 2 to section XV are in all cases excluded from this chapter. Heads, blades and cutting plates for electric shavers and electric hair clippers are to be classified in heading 8510. 3. Sets consisting of one or more knives of heading 8211 and at least an equal number of articles of heading 8215 are to be classified in heading 8215. Additional U.S. Notes 1. The provisions in this chapter which specifically refer to kitchen or tableware include articles of types which are used outdoors as well as those which are used indoors. 2. In determining the length of files and rasps (heading 8203), the tang (if any) should not be included. 3. For the purposes of determining the rate of duty applicable to sets provided for in heading 8205, 8206, 8211 or 8215, a specific rate of duty or a compound rate of duty for any article in the set shall be converted to its ad valorem equivalent rate, i.e., the ad valorem rate which, when applied to the full value of the article determined in accordance with section 402 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, would provide the same amount of duties as the specific or compound rate. Statistical Notes 1. For the purposes of statistical reporting of sets in heading 8205, 8206, 8211 or 8215, the number of pieces reported shall be the total number of separate pieces in the set(s). 2. For the purposes of subheading 8211.92, the term "sheath-type knives" refers to fixed-blade knives contained in a substantial holster, i.e.,"sheath" and of a kind used in hunting and fishing. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 82-2

Section notes

SECTION XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover: (a) Prepared paints, inks or other products with a basis of metallic flakes or powder (headings 3207 to 3210, 3212, 3213 or 3215); (b) Ferrocerium or other pyrophoric alloys (heading 3606); (c) Headgear or parts thereof of heading 6506 or 6507; (d) Umbrella frames or other articles of heading 6603; (e) Goods of

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