U.S. imports of Bandsaw Blades and Parts, of Base Metal (HS 820220) totaled $8.5M in August 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Bandsaw Blades and Parts, of Base Metal paid $937K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.05% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Bandsaw Blades and Parts, of Base Metal imports of $8.5M in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.5M.
Last updated: August 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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Subheading 4 of 7 in heading 8202
Subheading 820220 · $8.5M of $75.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8202200030 | Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blades of Base Metal | $5.3M | 10.45% | 86.85% | $549K |
| 8202200060 | Bandsaw Blades Exc Mtl Ctting, Parts, Base Metal | $3.2M | 12.03% | 61.12% | $388K |
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 | $4.1M |
| 8202200030 | Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blades of Base Metal | $2.4M |
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
$8.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $90.5M of Bandsaw Blades and Parts, of Base Metal and exported $69.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Mexico together supply 46% of it. Brazil pays 37.3% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
22.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.05% of imports for consumption.