Butcher Band Saw Blade from Japan
Flexible carbon steel band saw blade with fine teeth optimized for straight cuts in frozen and fresh meat during butchery operations. Classified under HTS 8208.30.00.30 for its exclusive use in meat-cutting band saw machines in food processing plants. Heat-treated for flexibility and long life under tension.
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
• Include tooth pitch specs and meat-specific certification in invoices; watch for reclassification if blade width suggests industrial non-food use; test for meat residue compliance during customs inspection