Stainless Steel Vegetable Slicer Blade from Japan
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 — 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 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