Metal Shear Guillotine Blade from Japan
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.
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
• Certify Rockwell hardness and edge geometry for Customs verification
• Declare machine tonnage compatibility to confirm mechanical use