Stainless Steel Vegetable Slicer Blade from China
A precision-ground stainless steel blade designed for electric food slicers used in home kitchens to slice vegetables like potatoes and carrots. It falls under HTS 8208.30.00 as a cutting blade specifically for kitchen appliances. The blade attaches directly to the machine's motor assembly for safe, efficient slicing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify food-contact compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR 177) and provide material safety data sheets
• Include detailed invoices specifying blade dimensions, material grade (e.g
• 420 stainless), and appliance compatibility
• Avoid misclassification as hand tools by documenting mechanical attachment mechanism