Paper Cutter Blade from Japan
High-carbon steel blade designed for straight or guillotine paper cutting machines used in paper processing. It falls under HTS 8441.90.00.00 as a replaceable part specifically for machinery that cuts paper, paperboard, or pulp products into sheets or shapes.
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 compatibility with specific machine models via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification as general knives under Chapter 82
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'parts of paper cutting machinery' to support HTS 8441 classification