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Razor Blade Steel Edge Trimmings

Narrow stainless edge trimmings from razor blade strip production per U.S. note (d), but classified here as alloy scrap. HTS 7204.29.00.00 other when not certified for blade manufacture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7204.49.00Same rate: 25%

If certified for razor blade production

Note (d) specific use moves to stainless scrap even if narrow specs.

7204Same rate: 25%

If wider than 23mm trimmings

Exceeds razor blade steel dimensional limits.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Without blade-use certification, defaults to alloy steel scrap

β€’ Maintain <0.25mm thickness records matching note specs

β€’ Package flat to maximize container space