Thin Kerf 7-1/4 Inch Finish Cut Blade from Japan
Ultra-thin 7-1/4 inch 40-tooth blade (kerf 1.9mm) for splinter-free plywood/melamine cuts. Under HTS 8202.39.00 as precision circular saw blade. TCG tooth pattern reduces tear-out in cabinetry.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Kerf thickness critical spec; <2mm thin kerf differentiates from standard blades
• Finish blades prone to 8202.32 confusion; prove general circular saw compatibility
• Anti-backstabber features common; document all safety engineering