The tariff classification of an kitchen knife from France.
Issued June 23, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8211.91.5060
Headings: 8211
Product description
The tariff classification of an kitchen knife from France.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the kitchen knife will be 8211.91.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for knives with cutting or serrated edges.
Full text
NY C88896 June 23, 1998 CLA-2-82:RR:NC:1:115 C88896 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8211.91.5060 Mr. Andre-Charles Regard Home n'Garden, Inc. 168 Irving Ave. Suite 201A Port Chester, N.Y 10573 RE: The tariff classification of an kitchen knife from France. Dear Mr. Regard: In your letter dated June 3,1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The kitchen knife has a fixed blade and is serrated. The handle is either polypro or sebs (rubber). The blade is made of stainless steel. The applicable subheading for the kitchen knife will be 8211.91.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for knives with cutting or serrated edges. Table knives having fixed blades. Knives with rubber or plastic handles. The rate of duty will be 0.8 cents each +4.1%. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Melvyn Birnbaum at 212-466-5487. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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