U.S. imports of Knives and Cutting Blades for Wood Working, and Parts Thereof (HS 820820) totaled $6.0M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Knives and Cutting Blades for Wood Working, and Parts Thereof paid $740K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.24% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWoodworking blades span a wide performance spectrum — from veneer-slicing knives exceeding 73.7 cm in length (8208200030) to heavy-duty woodchipper blades over 15.2 cm (8208200060) and all other woodworking knives and parts (8208200090). Austria and Sweden are notable suppliers, reflecting Scandinavian and Alpine forestry-equipment manufacturing traditions, while China and Vietnam supply a significant share of the broader market. Importers sourcing from China should account for Section 301 exposure when calculating landed cost.
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357 import shipments a month
Under 8208200030, veneer-cutting knives and blades must exceed 73.7 cm in length to fall into that specific tariff line. Blades used in woodchippers must exceed 15.2 cm in length to be classified under 8208200060. Blades that do not meet either dimensional threshold, or that serve other woodworking functions, fall into the residual line 8208200090.
Both countries have well-established forestry-equipment and sawmill-tooling industries. Austrian and Swedish manufacturers are known for high-alloy steel formulations suited to demanding wood-processing applications, which supports their position as leading suppliers to the US market.
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Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 8208
Subheading 820820 · $6.0M of $44.0M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8208200090 | Knives and Cutting Blades, Wd Wrkng, Pts, Other | $3.4M | 19.22% | 92.11% | $651K |
| 8208200060 | Knvs A Ctng Blds for Woodchippers Ov 15.2cm L | $1.1M | 7.53% | 69.42% | $81K |
| 8208200030 | Knvs A Ctng Blds Ov 73.7cm L Veneer Ctng | $89K | 8.45% | 82.00% | $7K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8208200000 | Knvs A Cttng Blds F Wood 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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $68.6M of Knives and Cutting Blades for Wood Working, and Parts Thereof and exported $23.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Austria and China together supply 49% of it. China pays 36.7% duty; Austria 2.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
5.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.24% of imports for consumption.