Heading 8211

Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 8208, and blades and other base metal parts thereof

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Heading 8211 covers knives with cutting blades, serrated or not, including pruning knives, other than knives of heading 8208. It also covers blades and other base metal parts for those knives. The heading is split into sets of assorted articles (8211.10), table knives with fixed blades (8211.91), other knives with fixed blades (8211.92), knives having other than fixed blades (8211.93), blades (8211.94) and base metal handles (8211.95).

Products in this heading

Steak knives with plastic handles
Kitchen and butcher knives with rubber or plastic handles
Hunting knives with wood handles
Pocket knives and pen knives with folding blades
Table knives with stainless steel handles
Replacement blades for fixed-blade knives
Base metal knife handles sold separately
Sets of assorted knives put up together

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the blade is fixed or not fixed, which separates 8211.91 and 8211.92 from 8211.93.
The handle material: silver-plated, stainless steel, rubber or plastic, or other.
The knife type: table knife, steak knife, kitchen or butcher knife, hunting knife, sheath-type knife.
For stainless steel handled table knives, the unit value and overall length thresholds.
Whether the item is a complete knife, a loose blade (8211.94) or a base metal handle (8211.95).

Often confused with

Machine knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances
Heading 8211 excludes knives of heading 8208 by its own terms.
Heading 8208
Razors and razor blades
Shaving razors and blades are classified in heading 8212.
Heading 8212
Butchers' cleavers, chopping knives and paper knives
These cutlery articles are named in heading 8214.
Heading 8214
Table forks, spoons and fish-knives
Forks and similar tableware are classified in heading 8215.
Heading 8215
Handsaws and saw blades
Saws and saw blades belong to heading 8202, not to the knife heading.
Heading 8202

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a steak knife with a plastic handle?

It falls under 8211.91.50.30, which covers steak knives with rubber or plastic handles. The general (MFN) rate is 0.7 cents each + 3.7%.

What is the duty on a pocket knife with a folding blade?

Pen knives, pocket knives and other knives with folding blades are classified in 8211.93.00.35. The general (MFN) rate is 3 cents each + 5.4%.

How do I classify a kitchen knife with a rubber handle?

A kitchen or butcher knife with a rubber or plastic handle and a fixed blade goes in 8211.92.20.00. The general (MFN) rate is 0.8 cents each + 4.6%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.