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Food Processing Slicer Blade from Japan

Stainless steel rotary slicer blade for commercial meat and deli slicers. Under HTS 8208.90.60.00 as a cutting blade for food processing machines. Serrated edge for thin, uniform slices in high-volume operations.

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

• Include food-grade certifications (e.g

• NSF) and hygiene compliance docs

• Specify slicer machine model to prove mechanical appliance use

• Avoid 8214 classification if not kitchen utensils