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Industrial Bandsaw Blade

A continuous loop steel bandsaw blade with bi-metal construction for vertical bandsaw machines used in metalworking. Classified under HTS 8208.90.60.00 as a cutting blade for mechanical appliances. Ideal for high-speed cutting of ferrous materials in industrial settings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8202.91.30.00Same rate: 37.5%

If for manual bandsaws or hand-operated tools

Straight or band saw blades for hand tools are in 8202, separate from machine versions.

8432.90.00Higher: 40% vs 37.5%

If as replacement part for specific agricultural or harvesting machines

Parts for heading 8432 machinery take that heading over general blades.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include tensile strength and weld quality certifications for compliance

• Declare length and width precisely; mismeasurement leads to duty disputes

• Avoid classifying as knife blades under 8208.10 if primarily for sawing