Frozen Food Deflashing Blades
Precision carbide blades for machines that remove flash from frozen food blocks in processing plants. These blades ensure smooth surfaces on products like fish fillets and are critical for 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 the blades are used for deflashing non-food products like plastics or rubber
Cutting blades for machines not used in the food industry are classified under the residual tariff item 8208.90.00.
If imported as part of a complete frozen food processing machine
Parts of machinery for industrial food preparation are classified in heading 84.38.
If the blades are unmounted carbide tips or inserts
Unmounted carbide plates, sticks, tips, and similar items for tools are classified in heading 82.09.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the specific food processing machine the blades are designed for to support classification under 8208.30.00
• Verify that the carbide material is acceptable under Canadian import regulations for food-contact surfaces
• Provide a detailed product description for CBSA to distinguish these from general industrial cutting blades
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