Heavy-Duty Wood Chipper Disc Knife from Japan
A large circular steel blade exceeding 15.2 cm in length, designed specifically for mounting on wood chipper machines to shred branches and logs into chips. It falls under HTS 8208.20.00.60 due to its size and dedicated use in wood-working chipper equipment.
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
• Verify blade dimensions exceed 15.2 cm and specify 'for wood chippers' on commercial invoice to avoid reclassification
• Provide machine compatibility certification and material composition (e.g
• high-carbon steel) for customs valuation