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Hardwood Veneer Slicing Blade from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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