Knife Blades (Not Elsewhere Specified)

Traded primarily as components for downstream knife assembly, knife blades classified here are separated from the finished knife under the US schedule into blades for fixed-blade knives (8211941000) and blades for non-fixed blade knives (8211945000), with a catch-all line (8211940000). China and Vietnam dominate supply, making Section 301 exposure a central cost consideration for importers sourcing blade blanks or finished blades for further manufacture. Mexico is a notable supplier, and goods of Mexican origin may benefit from USMCA preferential treatment if applicable rules of origin are satisfied. Correct classification depends on whether the blade is destined for a fixed or folding knife, a distinction that affects both the tariff line and any applicable trade-remedy exposure.

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