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
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
• 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