8211.94 - Blades:

This HTS category, 8211.94, specifically covers blades intended for use in knives, excluding those explicitly classified under heading 8208, which pertains to specialized blades for machinery. The scope of this subheading encompasses individual blades that are designed to be attached to knife handles, whether these blades are serrated or not. It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. Unlike 8211.91 and 8211.92, which classify complete knives with fixed blades, or 8211.93.00, which covers knives with non-fixed blades, 8211.94 deals solely with the blade component itself. Furthermore, it differs from 8211.95, which pertains to the handles of base metal.

Within subheading 8211.94, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on the intended application of the blade. The category splits into 8211.94.10.00 for blades specifically designed for knives with fixed blades. The residual category, 8211.94.50.00, encompasses all other blades not covered by the preceding sub-classification, providing a comprehensive classification for a wide array of knife blades. This hierarchical structure ensures accurate tariff treatment by considering the intended end-use and construction of the blade.