U.S. imports of Knives and Cutting Blades for Metal Working, and Parts Thereof (HS 820810) totaled $5.8M in August 2026, imported from 38 countries.
Importers of Knives and Cutting Blades for Metal Working, and Parts Thereof paid $727K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.74% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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529 import shipments a month
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $75.4M of Knives and Cutting Blades for Metal Working, and Parts Thereof and exported $28.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 8208
Subheading 820810 · $5.8M of $44.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8208100060 | Knives and Cutting Blades, Mtl Wrkng, Pts, Other | $4.4M | 14.37% | 87.94% | $628K |
| 8208100030 | Knvs Ctng Blds Mtl Wrk Ov 30.5cm L or 15.2cm D | $918K | 10.75% | 84.88% | $99K |
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 | $2.4M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Germany together supply 40% of it. China pays 37.0% duty; Canada 0.6%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
11.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.74% of imports for consumption.