8211.91.10.00Knives with silver-plated handles
Also written 8211911000 and 8211.91.1000
HTS Code 8211.91.10.00 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalTools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metalKnives 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 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from China pay 32.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (7.5%).
From China, the total duty on 8211.91.10.00 last changed on Apr 6, 2026, from 17.5% to 32.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 8211.91.10.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026
- Total duty
- 32.5%
- $3,250.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 32.97%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $13,297.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%
- Section 301 – China7.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8211.91.10.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- Free
- Special Rate of Duty
- —
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 8¢ each + 45%
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- China32.5%
- Mexico25%
- Canada25%
- Vietnam25%
- Germany25%
US Import Duty on HTS 8211.91.10.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from China pay 32.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (7.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 25%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Free |
| 32.5% |
| Mexico | Free |
| 25% |
| Canada | Free |
| 25% |
| Vietnam | Free |
| 25% |
| Germany | Free |
| 25% |
| Japan | Free |
| 25% |
| South Korea | Free |
| 25% |
| Taiwan | Free |
| 25% |
| India | Free |
| 25% |
| Ireland | Free |
| 25% |
| Italy | Free |
| 25% |
| Switzerland | Free |
| 25% |
| Thailand | Free |
| 25% |
| Malaysia | Free |
| 25% |
| United Kingdom | Free |
| 25% |
| France | Free |
| 25% |
| Indonesia | Free |
| 25% |
| Brazil | Free |
| 25% |
| Bangladesh | Free |
| 25% |
| Cambodia | Free |
| 25% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from China pay 32.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (7.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Mexico pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Canada pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Vietnam pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Germany pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Japan pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from South Korea pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Taiwan pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from India pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Ireland pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Italy pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Switzerland pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Thailand pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Malaysia pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from United Kingdom pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from France pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Indonesia pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Brazil pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Bangladesh pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Cambodia pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8211.91.10.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $1M of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00), down 2% on 2024, mostly from France (18%), Switzerland (17%) and Germany (14%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $238K | 18% | 18% | 25% |
| Switzerland | $223K | 17% | 31% | 25% |
| Germany | $184K | 14% | 69% | 25% |
| Latvia | $159K | 12% | New | 25% |
| China | $157K | 12% | 62% | 32.5% |
| Sweden | $76K | 6% | New | 25% |
| Italy | $73K | 6% | 38% | 25% |
| India | $72K | 5% | 132% | 25% |
| Brazil | $30K | 2% | New | 25% |
| Vietnam | $30K | 2% | 25% | 25% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 8211.91.10.00.
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What does HTS code 8211.91.10.00 cover?
HTS code 8211.91.10.00 covers knives with silver-plated handles, classified under Chapter 82 (Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8211.91.10.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8211.91.10.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 8¢ each + 45%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from China?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from China pay 32.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (7.5%).
What is the US tariff on knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Vietnam pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
What is the US tariff on knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of knives with silver-plated handles (HTS 8211.91.10.00) from Mexico pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
Where does the US import HTS 8211.91.10.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $1M of knives with silver-plated handles under HTS 8211.91.10.00, mostly from France (18%), Switzerland (17%) and Germany (14%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8211.91.10.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8211.91.10.00 is 25%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 8211.91.10.00, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 82, with its notes (PDF)
- USITCHTS Section 15 notes, printed with Chapter 72 (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (9903.82.09): Proclamation 11032
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 8211.91.10.00
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country