HTS 8211.92.20.00: US import duty from China
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, Other knives having fixed blades, With rubber or plastic handles, Kitchen and butcher knives. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 4.6% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 7.5% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 12.1% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $460.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $750.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $11,257.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 8211.92.20.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 8211.92.20.00 (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, Other knives having fixed blades, With rubber or plastic handles, Kitchen and butcher knives) have a duty of 12.1% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 8211.92.20.00 cover?
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, Other knives having fixed blades, With rubber or plastic handles, Kitchen and butcher knives. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 8211.92.20.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $11,257, about 12.6% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 8211
- 8211.10.00.00Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 8208, and blades and other base metal parts thereof, Sets of assorted articles
- 8211.91.10.00Knives 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 silver-plated handles
- 8211.91.20.00Knives 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 stainless steel handles, With handles containing nickel or containing over 10 percent by weight of manganese, Valued under 25¢ each, not over 25.9 cm in overall length
- 8211.91.25.00Knives 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 stainless steel handles, With handles containing nickel or containing over 10 percent by weight of manganese, Other
- 8211.91.30.00Knives 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 stainless steel handles, Other, Valued under 25¢ each, not over 25.9 cm in overall length
- 8211.91.40.00Knives 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 stainless steel handles, Other, Other
- 8211.91.50.30Knives 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
- 8211.91.50.60Knives 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, Other
All of Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof →
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.