Gillette Double Edge Safety Razor Blades

These are stainless steel double-edged blades designed for use in safety razors, featuring a sharp cutting edge on both sides for close shaving. They are classified under HTS 8212.20.0010 as 'other' safety razor blades, excluding those fitted with handles. Produced in strips and cut to individual blade size for packaging in dispensers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

8212.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If including fitted handles

Razors complete with handles are classified in 8212.10, while blades alone go to 8212.20.

8211.92Lower: 16.1% vs 17.5%

If marketed as sheath-type fixed-blade knives

Blades resembling fixed hunting/fishing knives in sheaths fall under 8211.92 per statistical note.

8208.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for industrial machine-use blades

Blades for industrial razors or machinery shift to Chapter 82 knives and blades heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify blade composition (e.g

stainless steel) matches declaration to avoid reclassification as base metal articles

Include material safety data sheets for sharp edges to comply with import safety standards

Package in consumer-ready dispensers to prevent duties on loose blades as unfinished goods

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