Garden Pruning Shears Blades
Replacement base metal blades for low-cost garden pruning shears, sold separately for do-it-yourself repairs. These blades are unassembled cutting components that have not been finished into complete shears, making them blanks under tariff item 8213.00.20.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blades are finished with a working edge and ready for use.
Finished blades are classified separately from blanks.
If the blades are for garden tools other than shears.
Knives and cutting blades for agricultural or horticultural tools.
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
• Confirm the blades are not sharpened or heat-treated to a finished state; otherwise they may be classified as blades under 8213.00.30
• Provide the CBSA with the intended use (replacement parts for pruning shears) and the base metal composition
• Keep records of the import value to ensure accurate duty calculation
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