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U.S. imports of bandsaw blades and parts, of base metal (HS 820220) totaled $6.1M in July 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Bandsaw Blades and Parts, of Base Metal paid $449K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $3.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Bandsaw Blades and Parts, of Base Metal imports of $6.1M in July 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7.3M.
Last updated: July 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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387 shipments/mo
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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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8202200030 | Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blades of Base Metal | $3.3M | 9.23% | 74.16% | $307K |
| 8202200060 | Bandsaw Blades Exc Mtl Ctting, Parts, Base Metal | $2.8M | 5.06% | 48.12% | $141K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8202200060 | Bandsaw Blades Exc Mtl Ctting, Parts, Base Metal | $3.5M |
| 8202200030 | Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blades of Base Metal | $2.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$6.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 5 of 7 in heading 8202
Subheading 820220 · $6.1M of $60.8M
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Mexico together supply 45% of it.
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rate provision · imports
36.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.33%.