Hacksaw Blade 12-Inch from Japan
A 12-inch high-carbon steel hacksaw blade with 32 teeth per inch for cutting metal pipes and rods. Classified under HTS 8202.99.00.00 as other saw blades including straight blades not covered by band or circular specifics. Ideal for manual hand tools.
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
• Include tensile strength specifications in invoices to distinguish from lower-quality blades
• Ensure packaging indicates 'blades only' to avoid set classification under heading 8205
• Check for bi-metal construction which may require additional metallurgical certifications