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U.S. imports of knives and cutting blades for metal working, and parts thereof (HS 820810) totaled $6.3M in July 2026, traded with 36 countries.
Importers of Knives and Cutting Blades for Metal Working, and Parts Thereof paid $692K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $5.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSubject to Section 301 tariffs when sourced from China, metalworking knives and cutting blades are precision tooling components used in CNC machining, stamping, shearing, and forming operations. The US schedule distinguishes blades over 30.5 cm in length or 15.2 cm in diameter (8208100030) from other metalworking blades and parts (8208100060). Germany and the United Kingdom lead US supply, reflecting the European precision-tooling industry's dominance in high-tolerance cutting inserts and shear blades.
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515 shipments/mo
The heading breaks into blades over 30.5 cm in length or 15.2 cm in diameter (8208100030) and all other metalworking knives, cutting blades, and parts (8208100060). Correct classification depends on measuring the blade's longest dimension or diameter before entry.
Yes. Imports from China under this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the normal column 1 rate. Importers should confirm the applicable list and rate with a licensed customs broker, as Section 301 coverage and exclusions change periodically.
HSChapter 82
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 8208
Subheading 820810 · $6.3M of $40.1M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$6.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8208100060 | Knives and Cutting Blades,Mtl Wrkng, Pts, Other | $4.7M | 10.97% | 84.85% | $519K |
| 8208100030 | Knvs Ctng Blds Mtl Wrk Ov 30.5cm L or 15.2cm D | $812K | 12.55% | 94.42% | $102K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8208100000 | Knvs A Cttng Blds F Mtl Wrkng A Prts | $2.7M |
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
origin
Germany and United Kingdom together supply 41% of it.
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rate provision · imports
10.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.97%.