Hardwood Veneer Slicing Blade from China
Precision-ground blade exceeding 73.7 cm, optimized for slicing thin hardwood veneers in industrial cutting machines with minimal tear-out. Made from tool steel with polished edges for flawless finishes. Classified in HTS 8208.20.0030 for long knives in veneer-specific woodworking equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Provide origin certificates for steel to check preferential tariff treatments; measure blade in relaxed state per HTS specs; avoid bundling with machine mounts to prevent set classification