8211.94.50.00 - Other

This HTS category, 8211.94.50.00, covers "Other" blades for knives, specifically those that are not otherwise classified under more specific subheadings within heading 8211. This category falls under "Other" blades within the broader heading for knives and blades. It's important to note that this particular subheading is intended for blades that do not fit the specific descriptions of sibling categories.

The primary distinction between this category and its sibling, 8211.94.10.00 ("For knives having fixed blades"), lies in the type of blade. While 8211.94.10.00 is exclusively for blades designed for knives with fixed blades, 8211.94.50.00 encompasses all other blades for knives that do not fall into the fixed-blade category or any other specific exclusions within heading 8211. This could include blades for folding knives, utility knives with retractable blades, or other specialized knife applications where the blade is not permanently affixed.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification into 8211.94.50.00 relies on a process of elimination, ensuring that the blade in question is not specifically provided for in any preceding or sibling subheadings within heading 8211, and that it meets the general criteria of being a base metal cutting blade for a knife. The absence of specific defining characteristics in this "Other" category underscores the importance of carefully examining the entire scope of heading 8211 and its subdivisions to ensure correct classification.