8211.95.50.00 - For other knives having fixed blades

This category, HTS Code 8211.95.50.00, encompasses knives with fixed blades that are not specifically designed for table use and do not fall under other specialized headings like 8208. These knives are characterized by having their blades permanently affixed to their handles, and they are further distinguished by featuring handles constructed from base metal. This covers a broad range of utilitarian knives, including but not limited to, utility knives, camping knives, hunting knives, and craft knives, where the primary material of the handle is metal.

The critical distinction for this subcategory lies in the handle material. Unlike sibling category 8211.95.10.00, which specifically pertains to table knives with fixed blades and metal handles, this classification is for knives whose primary purpose is not dining. Furthermore, it differentiates from 8211.95.90.00, which represents other fixed-blade knives with base metal handles that are not table knives and also not covered by the "other" designation in that sibling category, implying a more general "all other" catch-all for fixed-blade, metal-handled knives outside of table use.

As this is a terminal classification within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 8211.95.50.00 is final. Importers and exporters should carefully consider the fixed blade construction, the base metal composition of the handle, and the intended use of the knife to ensure accurate classification, confirming it is not intended for table settings and does not meet the criteria for other specialized knife headings.