Forage Harvester Chopper Knife
High-speed chopper knives for silage forage harvesters, used to chop green crops for livestock feed. These are cutting blades for an agricultural machine, classified 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 knives are for a machine not agricultural
This item covers other machine cutting blades.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the knives as cutting blades for agricultural machinery
• Provide evidence of their use in forage harvesters
• Ensure the knives are properly packaged and labeled for customs clearance
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