Table knives having fixed blades
Table knives with fixed blades, of base metal
HSN 8211 91 00 (table knives having fixed blades) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other cutting tools and blades within Chapter 82 — particularly knives used in machinery or industrial processes under heading 8208 — may fall under separate tariff lines that carry distinct compliance considerations.
The primary importer risk at this tariff line is misclassification: table knives with detachable or folding blades, hunting knives, or multi-function cutting tools may be reclassified to a different heading within Chapter 82, potentially attracting compliance obligations that do not apply here. Customs re-classification on examination triggers retrospective duty recovery and detention pending resolution. Confirm that the product specification — blade type, fixing mechanism, and intended use — squarely matches the fixed-blade table knife description before shipment.