HS Code Lookup & Product Classification

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  "product": "stainless steel kitchen knives"
}

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  "notes": "Stainless steel kitchen knives are classified under HS code 8211.93 as table knives with fixed blades. The material (stainless steel) does not change the classification, as Chapter 82 covers cutlery of all base metals. If knives are marketed primarily as kitchen/chef knives rather than table service knives, code 8211.91 may apply. Classification depends on whether they are intended for food preparation (kitchen use) versus dining service (table use). Handles, if of other materials, do not affect the classification as long as they are part of the knife assembly.",
  "query": "stainless steel kitchen knives",
  "chapter": "82",
  "section": "Section XV - Base metals and articles of base metal",
  "confidence": "high",
  "primary_hs_code": "8211.93",
  "alternative_codes": [
    {
      "hs_code": "8211.91",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "description": "Other kitchen or table knives with fixed blades (if knives are specifically designed for kitchen use and could be classified as general cutlery)"
    },
    {
      "hs_code": "8208.20",
      "confidence": "low",
      "description": "Knives and cutting blades (if classified as components or industrial cutting implements rather than tableware)"
    }
  ],
  "chapter_description": "Tools and implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal",
  "primary_description": "Table knives with fixed blades"
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