8211.92.90.30 - Kitchen and butcher knives

This category, HTS Code 8211.92.90.30, specifically covers kitchen and butcher knives that have fixed blades and are not of the types found in heading 8208. These are generally knives designed for food preparation, carving, filleting, or general utility in a kitchen or butcher shop environment. The key defining characteristic is their fixed blade construction, meaning the blade does not fold or retract.

This subcategory is distinguished from its sibling, 8211.92.90.45, which is designated for sheath-type knives. While both are fixed-blade knives, the sheath-type designation implies a specific design or common presentation associated with carrying or storing the knife in a sheath, which is not a primary criterion for this category. The other sibling, 8211.92.90.60, serves as a residual category for fixed-blade knives not otherwise specified.

As a leaf node, HTS Code 8211.92.90.30 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification into this specific code relies heavily on meeting the preceding criteria within heading 8211, particularly the absence of a folding mechanism and its intended use as a kitchen or butcher knife, while also not falling under more specialized categories like those in heading 8208. The material of the blade, typically stainless steel or carbon steel, and the handle material (wood, plastic, composite) will align with the broader scope of tools and implements made of base metal within Chapter 82.