HTS 8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof
Heading 8208 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 11 ten-digit statistical numbers. A US entry line in ACE needs the full ten digits, with the quantity in No..
Check additional duties before you file
- If the goods are made in China, check Section 301 duties under HTSUS heading 9903.88, on top of the general rate, and any exclusions.
| HTSUS number | Description | Unit | General rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8208.10.00 | For metal working, and parts thereof | Free | |
| 8208.10.00.30 | Over 30.5 cm in length, for metal shearing machines or over 15.2 cm in diameter for metal shearing/slitting machines | No. | |
| 8208.10.00.60 | Other (including parts) | No. | |
| 8208.20.00 | For wood working, and parts thereof | Free | |
| 8208.20.00.30 | Over 73.7 cm in length, for veneer-cutting machines | No. | |
| 8208.20.00.60 | Over 15.2 cm in length, for wood-chipper machines | No. | |
| 8208.20.00.90 | Other (including parts) | No. | |
| 8208.30.00 | For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry, and parts thereof | Free | |
| 8208.30.00.30 | For meat-slicing, meat-cutting or meat-chopping machines | No. | |
| 8208.30.00.60 | Other (including parts) | No. | |
| 8208.40 | For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines, and parts thereof: | ||
| 8208.40.30.00 | Lawnmower blades | No. | Free |
| 8208.40.60.00 | Other (including parts) | No. | Free |
| 8208.90 | Other: | ||
| 8208.90.30.00 | For shoe machinery | No. | Free |
| 8208.90.60.00 | Other (including parts) | No. | Free |
Common paperwork mistakes with heading 8208
- The invoice shows the exporter's own code. Only the first six digits are shared worldwide; the US number has ten. Check every line against the list above.
- The quantity is in the wrong unit. These lines report quantity in No., which may not match the invoice's cartons, sets or pieces.
- The packing list and the bill of lading disagree on cartons or gross weight, which can lead to holds and exams.
- The manufacturer's name and address are missing, so the MID cannot be built from the documents.
Look up any ten-digit number, or read the guide to invoice and packing list mismatches.
Check the whole shipment, not one number
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Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. Rates are for information only.