Stihl Professional Chainsaw Chain 18 Inch from China
A high-performance 18-inch chainsaw chain designed for professional use with cutting teeth containing over 0.2% chromium and 0.1% vanadium by weight for superior durability and edge retention. This falls under HTS 8202.40.30.00 due to its alloyed cutting parts meeting the specified elemental thresholds in chain saw blades.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.7%
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
• Verify alloy composition certificates from manufacturer to confirm chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, or vanadium content meets HTS criteria
• Ensure chain pitch, gauge, and drive link count are documented for customs valuation and statistical reporting
• Avoid misclassification as lower-duty plain carbon chains by providing material analysis reports