New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

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%+37.5%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8208.30.00Lower: 37.5% vs 42.5%

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: 41.2% vs 42.5%

If cutting part contains cobalt over specified limits

Cobalt-alloyed tools have separate subheading.

8479.89.65Lower: 22.5% vs 42.5%

If sold as complete planer head assemblies

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

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

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