Pruning Saw Blade from China
A replacement steel blade for hand pruning saws with fine teeth for cutting live branches in horticulture. As a base metal part of pruning tools, it enters under HTS 8201.90.60.00 for other agricultural handtool parts. Suited for forestry and orchard maintenance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include compatibility specs with hand pruners/secateurs to justify agricultural classification
• Separate blades from full saws in invoices to use the 'parts thereof' provision
• Test for sharp edge regulations under consumer safety standards for import clearance