Industrial Bread Slicer Blades from Japan
Toothed stainless steel bandsaw blades for continuous bread slicing machines in bakeries and food factories. HTS 8208.30.00 applies as parts for food industry mechanical appliances. Designed for high-speed, clean cuts on loaves.
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
• Certify blades meet sanitary standards (e.g
• 3-A dairy) for food industry acceptance
• Invoice must detail blade length, tooth pitch, and machine type (e.g
• Dixie or Rondo slicers)
• Separate from hand knives to avoid Chapter 82 tool misclassification