Razor Blade Door Assembly

Brass or stainless steel door component that secures double-edge blades in safety razors. HTS 8212.90.00.00 covers this as a base metal razor part essential for blade retention. Used in classic DE razor designs like Merkur or Parker.

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.

8302.41.90Higher: 38.5% vs 17.5%

If designed as base metal mountings/hinges for general furniture

Razor-specific blade-holding function differentiates from Chapter 83 hardware.

8214.90.30Higher: 22.4% vs 17.5%

If marketed as manicure implement parts rather than shaving razors

Heading 8214 covers barber/manicure tools, separate from shaving razors in 8212.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document alloy composition (e.g

brass UNS C36000) for accurate material duty assessment

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests 'scrap metal' appearance to CBP inspectors

Pair with complete razor BOM (bill of materials) to prove part specificity