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Carbide-Tipped Bandsaw Blade 120 Inch 1 Inch Width from Japan

This 120-inch by 1-inch bandsaw blade features carbide-tipped teeth for aggressive cutting of hard metals like stainless steel and titanium. Ideal for precision metalworking shops requiring long blade life. HTS 8202.20.00.30 applies as it is a specialized metal cutting bandsaw blade.

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

• Provide tooth material certification (e.g

• carbide grade) for customs valuation and classification

• Ensure packaging prevents blade damage; declare as 'fragile precision tool' on manifests

• Avoid declaring as 'universal' blades to prevent shifts to lower-duty general categories