Metal Shear Guillotine Blade

Hardened alloy steel blade for industrial guillotine shears used to cut sheet metal. Falls under HTS 8208.90.60.00 as a knife or cutting blade for mechanical metalworking appliances. Precision ground edges ensure clean, burr-free cuts up to 1/4-inch thick steel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8203.20.40.00Higher: 47% vs 35%

If for hand-operated metal cutting shears

Hand tools like snips and shears use 8203, not machine blades.

8428.90.03Same rate: 35%

If specific replacement part for lifting or handling machinery shears

Parts of heading 8428 take precedence over general classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify Rockwell hardness and edge geometry for Customs verification

Declare machine tonnage compatibility to confirm mechanical use