Gillette Single Edge Shaving Razor Blade from Japan
A single-edge stainless steel razor blade designed specifically for wet shaving with safety razors, featuring a sharp honed edge and protective coating. It falls under HTS 8212.20.00.05 as it is a safety razor blade explicitly for shaving purposes, not for industrial or utility cutting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify blade material composition (e.g
• stainless steel) and ensure supplier certificates confirm single-edge shaving use to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed product specs and end-use declarations in documentation to distinguish from utility blades
• Check for anti-dumping duties on razor blades from specific countries like China or Mexico