Heading 8208

HTS code 8208 — Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof

Chapter
82 — Tools and cutlery
Tariff lines
11
General duty
Duty-free under the general rate

Tariff lines under heading 8208

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
8208.10.0030Over 30.5 cm in length, for metal shearing machines or over 15.2 cm in diameter for metal shearing/slitting machines (Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof > For metal working, and parts thereof)FreeNo.
8208.10.0060Other (including parts) (Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof > For metal working, and parts thereof)FreeNo.
8208.20.0030Over 73.7 cm in length, for veneer-cutting machines (Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof > For wood working, and parts thereof)FreeNo.
8208.20.0060Over 15.2 cm in length, for wood-chipper machines (Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof > For wood working, and parts thereof)FreeNo.
8208.20.0090Other (including parts) (Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof > For wood working, and parts thereof)FreeNo.
8208.30.0030For meat-slicing, meat-cutting or meat-chopping machines (Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof > For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry, and parts thereof)FreeNo.
8208.30.0060Other (including parts) (Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof > For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry, and parts thereof)FreeNo.
8208.40.3000Lawnmower blades (Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof > For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines, and parts thereof)FreeNo.
8208.40.6000Other (including parts) (Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof > For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines, and parts thereof)FreeNo.
8208.90.3000For shoe machinery (Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof > Other)FreeNo.
8208.90.6000Other (including parts) (Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof > Other)FreeNo.

Documents required to import under 8208

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 8208?
HTS heading 8208 covers knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof. It sits in Chapter 82 (tools and cutlery) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 11 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8208?
Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 8208 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 82