Steel Plate Shear Knife 1200mm from Japan
A 1200mm (47-inch) long hardened steel knife blade for hydraulic swing beam shearing machines that cut large steel plates. Features double-edged design for extended life in heavy fabrication shops. HTS 8208.10.0030 applies due to length over 30.5cm for metal shearing machines.
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
• Require heat treatment certificates (HRC 58-62) as proof of industrial quality
• Declare exact length measurement method to confirm >30.5cm classification
• Avoid importing without machine model compatibility docs; customs may classify as scrap metal