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HTS code for kitchen knife: document blade, handle, and set contents

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A kitchen knife file needs cutlery facts. The review depends on blade material, handle material, knife type, whether it is a single knife or set, whether a block, sheath, sharpener, or case is included, and origin. "Kitchen knife" can hide several articles.

Use this page to prepare the Planning Use record before broker review. The file should describe the exact knife or set imported.

quick answer

For "hts code for kitchen knife", collect blade material, stainless or carbon steel claim, blade length, knife type, handle material, forged or stamped construction if known, set contents, block, sheath, sharpener, origin, and supplier code.

A chef's knife is not the same file as a steak knife set, ceramic knife, kitchen shears, utility knife, knife block set, or replacement blade. The set contents and blade facts should be visible.

facts to collect for a kitchen knife

Collect:

Product name, invoice wording, SKU, and product page.
Blade, handle, tang, edge, packaging, block, sheath, label, and set photos.
Knife type: chef's knife, paring knife, bread knife, steak knife, utility knife, cleaver, ceramic knife, kitchen shears, or set.
Blade material: stainless steel, carbon steel, ceramic, coated steel, Damascus-style steel, or unknown.
Blade length, handle material, rivets, full tang claim, forged or stamped claim, and coating.
Included block, sheath, sharpener, honing rod, case, scissors, cutting board, or gift box.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the shipment is a knife set, list every knife and accessory. If the product has a ceramic blade, record that before review.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Blade material is unsupported.
Knife type is unclear.
Single knife versus set contents are not listed.
Handle material, blade length, or accessory contents are missing.
Ceramic, steel, or coating claims are unsupported.
Origin is assumed from shipment route.
Supplier code is unsupported.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings have not been checked.

These gaps can move the review between table knives, kitchen knives, scissors, ceramic articles, sets, blocks, or sharpening tools.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual goods: chef's knife, kitchen knife set, steak knife set, ceramic knife, cleaver, kitchen shears, knife block set, or replacement part. Each row should cite a blade or contents fact.

Rejected alternatives should stay in the record. If the article is not a complete set because only one knife is imported, say that. If the sharpener ships with the set, do not ignore it.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for kitchen knives, cutlery sets, ceramic knives, shears, knife blocks, and sharpeners.

planning path

Start with blade and set photos. Then write a table for knife type, blade material, blade length, handle material, accessories, origin, and supplier code. If the invoice lists "knife set", the table should show each item in the set.

Duty stack notes should include origin and material-specific exposure tied to the candidate path.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for a kitchen knife?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does blade material matter?

Yes. Steel, ceramic, coated steel, and other blade materials should be documented.

What if it is a knife block set?

List each knife, the block, and any sharpener or shears before review.

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planning boundary

This kitchen knife HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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