Replacement Blades for Hedge Shears
High-carbon steel replacement blades specifically designed for two-handed hedge shears, with precision-ground edges. These parts are compatible with popular models for garden maintenance and are classified as parts of base metal under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blades are for pruning shears (one-handed)
Pruning shears are classified under 8201.60.10, and their blades would follow that item.
If the blades are for other cutting tools of a kind used in agriculture or horticulture
Knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances are classified in Chapter 82, heading 8208.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the blades are made of base metal (high-carbon steel) and are not considered 'parts of general use' (e.g
• screws)
• Classify them as parts of hedge shears under 8201.60.90
• Provide evidence of compatibility with two-handed hedge shears to support the classification