8211.91.50.30 - Steak knives

This HTS category, 8211.91.50.30, specifically classifies steak knives that feature fixed blades and are distinguished by their handles made of rubber or plastic. These are typically designed for cutting cooked meats at the table, possessing blades that are often serrated to facilitate slicing through fibrous textures. The material of the handle is a key determinant, setting them apart from other cutlery with different handle compositions.

This classification is a sub-category of "Table knives having fixed blades." It differentiates itself from its sibling, 8211.91.50.60, which encompasses "Other" table knives with fixed blades and rubber or plastic handles, implying that the "Other" category would cover items not specifically defined as steak knives but still fitting the general criteria of fixed blade, rubber/plastic handled table knives.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into this specific code relies on the definitive characteristics of the product: it must be a table knife with a fixed blade, a rubber or plastic handle, and be specifically intended and marketed as a steak knife. The functionality and design typically associated with steak knives, such as a sharpened edge and often a pointed tip for piercing, are implicit in this classification.