Commercial Vegetable Chopper Rotary Blades
Sets of stainless steel rotary blades for electric commercial vegetable choppers used in restaurant kitchens. These blades enable rapid dicing of vegetables and fruits, making them essential for food service operations. 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
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 imported as replacement parts for a complete vegetable chopping machine
Parts of machinery for industrial food preparation, including vegetable choppers, are classified in heading 84.38.
If the blades are for non-food cutting applications such as paper or textile choppers
Cutting blades for machines not used in the food industry are classified under the residual tariff item 8208.90.00.
If the blades are hand-operated without any machine mounting
Knives with non-fixed blades, such as hand choppers, are classified in heading 82.11.
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
• Declare the blades as components of commercial food preparation machinery, specifying the chopper model they fit
• Ensure the blades are packaged and labelled clearly to avoid confusion with hand-operated choppers
• Verify whether the blades require CFIA registration as food-contact articles
Related Products under Tariff item 8208.30.00
Bacon Slicer Rotary Blade
A thin rotary blade with micro-serrations designed for uniform bacon slicing from pork bellies in commercial slicing equipment. The oil-resistant hub prevents slippage during high-speed operation. This blade is classified under tariff item 8208.30.00 as a cutting blade for kitchen appliances or machines used by the food industry.
Bread Slicer Machine Circular Blade
Chrome-plated steel circular blade for automated bread slicing machines in bakeries. This blade is designed for food industry mechanical appliances, qualifying under tariff item 8208.30.00.
Butcher Band Saw Blade
A flexible carbon steel band saw blade with fine teeth optimized for straight cuts in frozen and fresh meat during butchery operations. This blade is designed exclusively for use in meat-cutting band saw machines. It falls under tariff item 8208.30.00 as a cutting blade for machines used by the food industry.
Cheese Grater Drum Blades
Rotary stainless steel drums with grating teeth designed for electric cheese graters used in delis and food processing environments. These blades are specifically engineered for kitchen appliances and food industry machines, making them classifiable under tariff item 8208.30.00.
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.
Circular Meat Slicing Blade
A high-carbon steel circular blade designed specifically for use in commercial meat slicing machines, featuring serrated edges for clean cuts through beef, pork, and poultry. This blade is a cutting component of food industry machinery. It is classified under tariff item 8208.30.00 for kitchen appliances or machines used by the food industry.