Cheese Grater Machine Drum Blades
Rotary drum blades with perforations designed for electric cheese graters used in delis and food processing facilities. These blades produce fine shreds of various cheeses and are essential components of food industry machinery. They are classified under tariff item 8208.30.00 as cutting blades for machines used by the food industry.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of a complete cheese grater machine
Parts of food preparation machinery are classified under heading 84.38 when they are integral to the machine's function.
If the blades are for non-food industrial cutting applications
Other cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances not specifically for food industry use fall under this residual tariff item.
If the blades are simple wire or strip products without cutting edges
Articles of iron or steel wire, not having cutting edges, are classified in Chapter 73 as parts of general use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the blades are declared as parts of food industry machinery, not as general-purpose knives, to qualify for the correct tariff classification
• Have documentation ready showing the specific machine model they are designed for
• Verify if the blades meet Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements for food-contact surfaces
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