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U.S. imports of bandsaw blades and parts, of base metal (HS 820220) totaled $7.6M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Bandsaw Blades and Parts, of Base Metal paid $737K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $6.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGermany leads US imports of bandsaw blades under this heading, reflecting the country's established precision-tool manufacturing sector and the premium placed on German-engineered bi-metal and carbide-tipped band blades in metalworking applications. The US schedule divides the heading into metal-cutting bandsaw blades (8202200030) and all other bandsaw blades including wood-cutting types (8202200060), making the intended cutting application the key classification variable. Bandsaw blades from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which has reinforced the competitive position of European suppliers for higher-specification industrial blades. Tooth pitch, blade width, set pattern, and backing-steel grade are the technical parameters that define product tiers and affect both classification and valuation.
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Bi-metal construction is the standard for metal-cutting bandsaw blades and does not by itself determine classification; the intended use does. A bi-metal blade designed and marketed for cutting metal falls under 8202200030. If the same construction is used for wood or composite cutting, it would be classified under 8202200060. Importers should retain product specifications and marketing materials to support the declared use.
German manufacturers have long-established reputations for precision tooth geometry, consistent backing-steel hardness, and weld-joint quality that are critical for high-speed industrial metalworking. End-users in aerospace, automotive, and heavy manufacturing often specify German-origin blades by brand or performance standard, creating a quality-tier segment where price competition from lower-cost sources is limited.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8202200030 | METAL CUTTING BANDSAW BLADES OF BASE METAL | $4.6M | 11.73% | $509K |
| 8202200060 | BANDSAW BLADES EXC MTL CTTING, PARTS, BASE METAL | $3.0M | 12.70% | $228K |
METAL CUTTING BANDSAW BLADES OF BASE METAL
BANDSAW BLADES EXC MTL CTTING, PARTS, BASE METAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8202200060 | BANDSAW BLADES EXC MTL CTTING, PARTS, BASE METAL | $2.7M |
| 8202200030 | METAL CUTTING BANDSAW BLADES OF BASE METAL | $2.4M |
BANDSAW BLADES EXC MTL CTTING, PARTS, BASE METAL
395.3K no
METAL CUTTING BANDSAW BLADES OF BASE METAL
625.9K no
PLATES, STICKS TIPS ETC F TOOLS UNMOUNTD CERMETS
HS 820900
TOOLS FOR PRESSING, STAMPING OR PUNCHING, B M PTS
HS 820730
TOOLS FOR DRILLING OTHER THAN ROCK DRILL, B M PTS
HS 820750
HANDTOOLS NESOI, AND PARTS, OF BASE METAL
HS 820559
RAZORS
HS 821210
INTERCHANGEABLE TOOLS NESOI, AND PARTS, BASE MTL
HS 820790
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $559K | $1.3M | +$770K |
| Missouri | $1.3M | $507K | -$818K |
| California | $1.5M | $225K | -$1.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.1M | $975K | -$99K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.4M | $37K | -$1.4M |
| BROWNSVILLE, TX | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |