8211.93.00.35 - Pen knives, pocket knives and other knives which have folding blades

This HTS category, 8211.93.00.35, specifically enumerates pen knives and pocket knives, along with other knives characterized by folding blades. These are distinct from multi-use tools that incorporate a folding knife blade within a larger handle structure, as found in sibling category 8211.93.00.31. The defining characteristic here is the singular focus on the knife itself, with a blade designed to fold for safety and portability, and without the additional integrated tools characteristic of multi-tools.

The classification hinges on the presence of a folding blade as the primary functional element of the article. Items classified here are typically designed for personal use, such as utility, everyday carrying, or as accessories. Unlike fixed-blade knives or specialized cutting tools, these articles are recognized by their ability to retract the blade into the handle.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 8211.93.00.35 relies on identifying an article as a pen knife, pocket knife, or any other knife with a folding blade, provided it does not fall under the more specific descriptions of sibling categories or other headings within Chapter 82. The key determinant remains the folding nature of the blade and the absence of multiple integrated tools within the same unit.