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U.S. imports of knives and cutting blades for agricultural or forestry machines, and parts thereof (HS 820840) totaled $8.4M in July 2026, traded with 31 countries.
Importers of Knives and Cutting Blades for Agricultural or Forestry Machines, and Parts Thereof paid $984K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $6.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataLawnmower blades (8208403000) and the broader category of knives and cutting blades for agricultural, horticultural, and forestry machines (8208406000) serve the outdoor power equipment and farm-machinery aftermarket. China dominates US supply for this heading, making Section 301 tariff treatment a central cost factor for importers and OEM parts distributors. Germany and Austria supply higher-specification blades for professional-grade harvesting and forestry equipment.
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664 shipments/mo
Yes. The US schedule provides a dedicated 10-digit line, 8208403000, specifically for lawnmower blades. All other knives and cutting blades for agricultural, horticultural, and forestry machines, along with their parts, are classified under 8208406000. Importers should confirm the intended machine application to avoid misclassification between these two lines.
The key is demonstrating the blade's designed end use. Technical datasheets, OEM part numbers, machine compatibility lists, and supplier invoices that identify the intended agricultural or forestry machine all help establish classification under 8208.40 rather than 8208.10. Customs may request this documentation during a CF-28 inquiry.
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Subheading 2 of 5 in heading 8208
Subheading 820840 · $8.4M of $40.1M
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Imports
$8.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$5.1MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8208406000 | Knvs Ctng Blds for Agri/Horti/Frst Mchns, Pts, Oth | $6.6M | 10.81% | 69.52% | $712K |
| 8208403000 | Lawnmower Blades | $1.6M | 22.13% | 101.94% | $345K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8208400000 | Knvs A Cttng Blds F Agric O Frstry Mach, A Pts | $5.5M |
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.
Imports · July 2026
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22.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.72%.