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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of cutlery articles, n.e.s. (SITC 69659) totaled $1.5M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Cutlery Articles, N.E.S. paid $220K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cutlery Articles, N.E.S. imports of $1.5M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThe 'not elsewhere specified' cutlery residual captures bladed or cutting articles that do not fit the more specific cutlery headings — a classification that requires importers to affirmatively rule out more specific categories before landing here. Articles in this heading can range from specialized kitchen tools to niche trade instruments, and the breadth of the category means that CBP may scrutinize classification claims more closely. Correct use of this residual requires documented analysis showing why the article does not belong in a more specific cutlery subgroup.
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Importers should prepare a written classification analysis that reviews each more specific cutlery heading and explains why the article does not meet those descriptions. Product specifications, catalog descriptions, and intended end-use documentation all support the N.E.S. claim. A binding ruling request from CBP is advisable for novel or high-volume articles to avoid reclassification at the border.
Multi-function tools (such as combination pocket tools with blades, screwdrivers, and other implements) are generally classified by their essential character or under specific multi-tool headings rather than as cutlery N.E.S. If the blade function is incidental to the tool's primary purpose, cutlery classification may not apply at all. The specific combination of functions and the article's commercial presentation determine the correct heading.
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Monthly import values over time