# HS code for kitchen knives in the United States > Kitchen knives imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 8211.92 when it is a knife with a fixed blade other than a table knife. It sits in heading 82.11, “Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 82.08, and blades therefor”. Kitchen knives can also fall under 8211.91 or 8211.10, depending on the type of knife. The tariff of the United States has 16 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8211.92 is 0.8¢ each + 4.6%, 1¢ each + 4.6%, 4.4% or 0.4¢ each + 6.1%, depending on the line. Source: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/kitchen-knives Last updated: 11 October 2026 ## Key facts - Most likely code: [8211.92](https://border.bot/hs-codes/821192) - Chapter: [82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal](https://border.bot/hs-codes/82) - Candidate codes: 3 - HS edition: HS2022 - National lines: 16 - General duty (MFN): 0.8¢ each + 4.6%, 1¢ each + 4.6%, 4.4%, 0.4¢ each + 6.1% ## Summary Kitchen knives imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 8211.92 when it is a knife with a fixed blade other than a table knife. It sits in heading 82.11, “Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 82.08, and blades therefor”. Kitchen knives can also fall under 8211.91 or 8211.10, depending on the type of knife. The tariff of the United States has 16 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8211.92 is 0.8¢ each + 4.6%, 1¢ each + 4.6%, 4.4% or 0.4¢ each + 6.1%, depending on the line. ## How to choose the right code Is it a single kitchen knife, a table knife, or a set of assorted knives? Use 8211.92 when it is a knife with a fixed blade other than a table knife. Use 8211.91 when it is a table knife with a fixed blade. Use 8211.10 when it is a set of assorted knives. Some similar goods are classified elsewhere: 8211.93 applies when the blade is not fixed, as on a folding knife. ## Codes for kitchen knives Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to kitchen knives. ### [8211.92](https://border.bot/hs-codes/821192) (most likely) Legal text: “Other: Other knives having fixed blades” Heading 82.11: “Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 82.08, and blades therefor” Applies when it is a knife with a fixed blade other than a table knife. ### [8211.91](https://border.bot/hs-codes/821191) (possible) Legal text: “Other: Table knives having fixed blades” Heading 82.11: “Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 82.08, and blades therefor” Applies when it is a table knife with a fixed blade. ### [8211.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/821110) (possible) Legal text: “Sets of assorted articles” Heading 82.11: “Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 82.08, and blades therefor” Applies when it is a set of assorted knives. ### [8211.93](https://border.bot/hs-codes/821193) (classified elsewhere) Legal text: “Other: Knives having other than fixed blades” Heading 82.11: “Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 82.08, and blades therefor” Applies when the blade is not fixed, as on a folding knife. ## National lines in the United States The tariff of the United States splits these codes into 16 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8211.92 is 0.8¢ each + 4.6%, 1¢ each + 4.6%, 4.4% or 0.4¢ each + 6.1%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment. ### Under 8211.92 - 8211.92.20.00 “Other knives having fixed blades > With rubber or plastic handles > Kitchen and butcher knives”. General duty (MFN): 0.8¢ each + 4.6% - 8211.92.40.50 “Other knives having fixed blades > With rubber or plastic handles > Other > Sheath-type knives”. General duty (MFN): 1¢ each + 4.6% - 8211.92.40.60 “Other knives having fixed blades > With rubber or plastic handles > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 1¢ each + 4.6% - 8211.92.60.00 “Other knives having fixed blades > Other > Hunting knives with wood handles”. General duty (MFN): 4.4% - 8211.92.90.30 “Other knives having fixed blades > Other > Other > Kitchen and butcher knives”. General duty (MFN): 0.4¢ each + 6.1% - 8211.92.90.45 “Other knives having fixed blades > Other > Other > Sheath-type knives”. General duty (MFN): 0.4¢ each + 6.1% - 8211.92.90.60 “Other knives having fixed blades > Other > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 0.4¢ each + 6.1% ### Under 8211.91 - 8211.91.10.00 “Table knives having fixed blades > Knives with silver-plated handles”. General duty (MFN): free - 8211.91.20.00 “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”. General duty (MFN): 0.4¢ each + 6.4% - 8211.91.25.00 “Table knives having fixed blades > Knives with stainless steel handles > With handles containing nickel or containing over 10 percent by weight of manganese > Other”. General duty (MFN): 0.4¢ each + 6.8% - 8211.91.30.00 “Table knives having fixed blades > Knives with stainless steel handles > Other > Valued under 25¢ each, not over 25.9 cm in overall length”. General duty (MFN): 0.9¢ each + 10.6% - 8211.91.40.00 “Table knives having fixed blades > Knives with stainless steel handles > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 0.3¢ each + 3.7% - 8211.91.50.30 “Table knives having fixed blades > Knives with rubber or plastic handles > Steak knives”. General duty (MFN): 0.7¢ each + 3.7% - 8211.91.50.60 “Table knives having fixed blades > Knives with rubber or plastic handles > Other”. General duty (MFN): 0.7¢ each + 3.7% - 8211.91.80.30 “Table knives having fixed blades > Other > Steak knives”. General duty (MFN): 0.3¢ each + 4.9% - 8211.91.80.60 “Table knives having fixed blades > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): 0.3¢ each + 4.9% ## Similar products Products in the same category as kitchen knives, or classified under the same headings. - [Bath towels](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/bath-towels): 6302.60 - [Bed sheets](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/bed-sheets): 6302.31, 6302.21 - [Candles](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/candles): 3406.00 - [Duvets](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/duvets): 9404.40 - [Mugs](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/mugs): 6911.10, 6912.00 - [Pillows](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/pillows): 9404.90 ## Check your exact product Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the United States with its reasons. - [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=kitchen+knife&destination=US) ## Classification depends on the exact product The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as kitchen knives can fall under different codes. Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the HS code for kitchen knives? Kitchen knives imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 8211.92 when it is a knife with a fixed blade other than a table knife. It sits in heading 82.11, “Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 82.08, and blades therefor”. ### Does the type of knife change the HS code for kitchen knives? Yes. Use 8211.92 when it is a knife with a fixed blade other than a table knife. Use 8211.91 when it is a table knife with a fixed blade. Use 8211.10 when it is a set of assorted knives. ### What is the duty on kitchen knives imported into the United States? The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8211.92 is 0.8¢ each + 4.6%, 1¢ each + 4.6%, 4.4% or 0.4¢ each + 6.1%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment. ## Sources and updates The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026. The national lines are from the tariff release of the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026. The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 October 2026. The conditions and questions on this page were written for kitchen knives by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again. Official source files: - https://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList?from=0000000000&to=9999999999&format=CSV&styles=false Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/kitchen-knives.json