U.S. imports of Knives with Fixed Blades (Other Than Table Knives), and Parts Thereof (HS 821192) totaled $25.0M in August 2026, imported from 46 countries.
Importers of Knives with Fixed Blades (Other Than Table Knives), and Parts Thereof paid $7.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 29.69% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNon-table fixed-blade knives span kitchen and butcher knives, sheath-type knives, hunting knives, and other cutting knives, each subdivided by handle material across eight 10-digit lines. Hunting knives with wood handles (8211926000) and sheath-type knives (8211924050, 8211929045) carry distinct classification treatment from kitchen and butcher knives (8211922000, 8211929030). China dominates US imports, while Germany, Japan, and Switzerland supply premium chef's and specialty knives. Importers should note that certain fixed-blade knives may be subject to state or local import restrictions independent of federal tariff classification.
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1.8K import shipments a month
Sheath-type knives — typically belt knives carried in a scabbard or sheath — are separately enumerated under 8211924050 (rubber or plastic handles) and 8211929045 (other handles). This distinction from kitchen/butcher knives (8211922000, 8211929030) and hunting knives with wood handles (8211926000) means that the knife's design and intended carry method, not just blade length or material, drives the correct 10-digit line selection.
Commercial invoices should itemize each knife style with handle material, blade type (fixed), and unit price. For German or Japanese premium brands, manufacturer certificates of origin and product specification sheets help establish both the correct 10-digit handle-material subheading and transaction value. If knives are imported as part of a branded set, the set classification rules under GRI 3 should be reviewed separately.
ImportsExports
Imports
$25.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $282.4M of Knives with Fixed Blades (Other Than Table Knives), and Parts Thereof and exported $33.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 8211
Subheading 821192 · $25.0M of $62.3M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8211922000 | Ktcn A Btchr Knvs Fb Rbbr O Plstc Hndls | $14.0M | 31.89% | 99.19% | $4.5M |
| 8211929030 | Kitchen and Butcher Knives With Fixed Blades | $4.8M | 34.06% | 99.92% | $1.6M |
| 8211924060 | Oth Cttng Knvs Fb Rbbr O Plstc Hndls | $2.5M | 17.85% | 76.62% | $451K |
| 8211924050 | Shth-Typ Knvs Fb Rbbr O Plstc Hndls | $2.2M | 21.34% | 96.91% | $468K |
| 8211929060 | Other Knives With Fixed Handles | $1.3M | 24.82% | 99.79% | $311K |
| 8211929045 | Sheath-Type Knives With Fixed Blades | $465K | 35.01% | 99.51% | $163K |
| 8211926000 | Hunting Knives Wood Handles Fixed Blade | $105K | 29.02% | 100.00% | $31K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8211920001 | Other Knives Having Fixed Blades | $2.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Germany together supply 63% of it. China pays 32.2% duty; Vietnam 15.7%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
3.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 29.69% of imports for consumption.