8211.91.80.30 - Steak knives

This HTS category, 8211.91.80.30, specifically classifies steak knives that feature a cutting blade, which may be serrated or not. These knives are designed for the purpose of cutting cooked meat, commonly served at the table. The base metal construction is a key determinant for inclusion within Chapter 82.

Distinguishing this subcategory from its sibling, 8211.91.80.60, which also falls under "Other" table knives having fixed blades, is the explicit identification as "steak knives." While both are fixed-blade table knives, this specific code targets those with a primary function for cutting steak and similar meats, often characterized by their sharper blade and sometimes narrower profile compared to general-purpose table knives.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 8211.91.80.30. Therefore, classification at this level is definitive, based on the knife being a fixed-blade table knife specifically intended for use as a steak knife and constructed from base metal. The primary criterion for differentiating from other "other" fixed-blade table knives is the specific culinary application for which the knife is designed and marketed.