Softwood Veneer Production Knife from Japan
Flexible yet rigid blade over 73.7 cm tailored for softwood logs like pine in high-volume veneer slicers, preventing fiber damage during thin cuts. High polish reduces resin buildup. Classified HTS 8208.20.0030 for long veneer-cutting machine blades.
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
• Highlight softwood compatibility in descriptions; provide tensile strength test results; ensure no pre-sharpening to qualify for duty reductions if applicable