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%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
• 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