Frozen Meat Block Cutter Blade
A heavy-duty toothed blade for hydraulic meat block cutters, designed to portion large frozen meat blocks in processing plants. The blade features tungsten carbide inserts for extended cutting life. It is classified under tariff item 8208.30.00 as a cutting blade 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 blade is for a non-food block cutting machine
Cutting blades for other machines are classified under this item.
If imported with the complete hydraulic meat cutter
Industrial meat preparation machinery is classified under this heading.
If the blade is a tool for mounting in a machine rather than a cutting blade
Interchangeable tools for machine tools are classified under this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the tungsten carbide inserts do not change the blade's classification as a base metal article
• Provide the hydraulic cutter's specifications to the CBSA to support the classification
• Verify whether the blade is subject to any anti-dumping or countervailing duties based on its country of origin
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