Pruning Saw Blade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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