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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
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8203.20.40.00Higher: 49.5% vs 37.5%

If for hand-operated metal cutting shears

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

8428.90.03Higher: 40% vs 37.5%

If specific replacement part for lifting or handling machinery shears

Parts of heading 8428 take precedence over general classification.

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

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Certify Rockwell hardness and edge geometry for Customs verification

โ€ข Declare machine tonnage compatibility to confirm mechanical use