HSS Planer Knife with Molybdenum Alloy

Interchangeable knife blades for woodworking planers, made from high-speed steel with over 0.2% molybdenum for extended cutting life in hardwood. Classified in 8207.90.30.80 due to alloyed cutting edges and use in machine-tools for planing wood surfaces. Used in thickness planers for furniture production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8208.30.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If for use in industrial woodworking knives not strictly interchangeable

Chapter 82 knives for wood working may apply if not for machine-tools.

8207.90.75Lower: 38.7% vs 40%

If cutting part contains cobalt over specified limits

Cobalt-alloyed tools have separate subheading.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 40%

If sold as complete planer head assemblies

Sets or assemblies classify as parts of woodworking machinery in Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide metallurgical analysis confirming molybdenum content to Customs for smooth clearance

Label as 'interchangeable for woodworking planers' to distinguish from fixed planer parts