Gillette Double Edge Safety Razor Blades from Japan
These are stainless steel double-edged blades designed specifically for use in safety razors, featuring a sharp edge on both sides for precise shaving. They are classified under HTS 8212.20.00 as safety razor blades due to their fitment for safety razors and construction for personal grooming. Produced in strips or individually packaged for consumer use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify blade material composition (e.g
• stainless steel) and sharpness specifications to confirm classification under 8212.20.00 and avoid reclassification as industrial blades
• Include detailed packaging info in documentation; blades in consumer strips differ from bulk industrial strips
• Ensure compliance with safety standards like FDA for personal care imports to prevent customs holds