Food Processing Slicer Blade
A stainless steel rotary slicer blade for commercial meat and deli slicers. It falls under tariff item 8208.90.00 as a cutting blade for food processing machines. The serrated edge enables thin, uniform slices in high-volume operations.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blade is a hand-operated kitchen knife
Hand knives with fixed blades fall under heading 82.11, not 8208 which is for machine blades.
If the blade is an integral part of a food processing machine being imported together
Parts of food processing machinery are classified in Chapter 84, but standalone blades remain in 8208.
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
• Classify the blade as a cutting blade for food processing machinery, not as a kitchen knife, to stay under 8208.90.00
• Keep records of the blade's dimensions and material composition for CBSA verification
• Check if the blade meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements for food-contact surfaces
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