Cotton Picker Spindle Knife
A precision knife edge on spindles for cotton picker harvesters, used to strip cotton bolls. It is a cutting blade for an agricultural machine, falling under tariff item 8208.40.00.
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 |
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- CBSA
CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CBSA CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Within Range 8208400010–8208400090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8208400010; Equal To 8208400020; Equal To 8208400090; Equal To 8208400010; Equal To 8208400020; Equal To 8208400090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the knife is for a non-agricultural machine
Other machine cutting blades fall under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify under 8208.40.00 as an agricultural machine blade
• Provide documentation of the knife's use in cotton harvesting
• Ensure the knife's material and dimensions are specified for customs
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