Carbon Steel Bandsaw Blade Backing Strip
Flexible carbon steel backing strips used in the fabrication of custom bandsaw blades. These strips are pre-tempered to allow welding of tooth edges, serving as the foundational material for blade production. They are classified as parts of bandsaw blades under tariff item 8202.20.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the strips are unprocessed flat-rolled steel without any blade-specific preparation
Unprocessed steel strip may be classified in Chapter 72 as a base metal product, not as a part of a saw blade.
If the strips are cut to length and shaped for a specific blade model
Finished parts of saw blades may fall under other subheadings of heading 82.02 if not clearly identifiable as bandsaw blade parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the backing strips are not considered raw material (e.g
• strip of heading 72.13) but are specifically shaped or prepared for bandsaw blade use
• Provide evidence of pre-tempering or other processing that indicates their dedicated function
• If sold in coils, verify whether they meet the definition of strip in Section XV note 9(d) to avoid misclassification
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