HTS heading 8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof
Heading 8208 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 8208 at a glance
- 7 rated tariff lines; 7 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Section 301 (products of China): 7 of 7 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): For metal working, and parts thereof, For wood working, and parts thereof, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry, and parts thereof, Lawnmower blades, For shoe machinery.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 8208.10: For metal working, and parts thereof (1 line)
- 8208.20: For wood working, and parts thereof (1 line)
- 8208.30: For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry, and parts thereof (1 line)
- 8208.40: For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines, and parts thereof (2 lines)
- 8208.90: Other (2 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 8208
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8208.10.00 | For metal working, and parts thereof | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 8208.20.00 | For wood working, and parts thereof | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 8208.30.00 | For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry, and parts thereof | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 8208.40.30 | For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines, and parts thereof: Lawnmower blades | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 8208.40.60 | For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines, and parts thereof: Other (including part… | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 8208.90.30 | Other: For shoe machinery | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 8208.90.60 | Other: Other (including parts) | Free | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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