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U.S. imports of knives and cutting blades for wood working, and parts thereof (HS 820820) totaled $5.1M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Knives and Cutting Blades for Wood Working, and Parts Thereof paid $490K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $3.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8208200060 | KNVS A CTNG BLDS FOR WOODCHIPPERS OV 15.2CM L | $2.8M | 10.21% | $118K |
| 8208200090 | KNIVES AND CUTTING BLADES, WD WRKNG, PTS, OTHER | $2.3M | 17.95% | $366K |
| 8208200030 | KNVS A CTNG BLDS OV 73.7CM L VENEER CTNG | $45K | 14.45% | $6K |
KNVS A CTNG BLDS FOR WOODCHIPPERS OV 15.2CM L
KNIVES AND CUTTING BLADES, WD WRKNG, PTS, OTHER
KNVS A CTNG BLDS OV 73.7CM L VENEER CTNG
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8208200000 | KNVS A CTTNG BLDS F WOOD WRKNG A PRTS | $1.3M |
KNVS A CTTNG BLDS F WOOD WRKNG A PRTS
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PLATES, STICKS TIPS ETC F TOOLS UNMOUNTD CERMETS
HS 820900
TOOLS FOR PRESSING, STAMPING OR PUNCHING, B M PTS
HS 820730
TOOLS FOR DRILLING OTHER THAN ROCK DRILL, B M PTS
HS 820750
HANDTOOLS NESOI, AND PARTS, OF BASE METAL
HS 820559
RAZORS
HS 821210
INTERCHANGEABLE TOOLS NESOI, AND PARTS, BASE MTL
HS 820790
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $1.9M | $58K | -$1.9M |
| Oregon | $398K | $379K | -$18K |
| Florida | $444K | -- | -$444K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| ATLANTA, GA | $574K | -- | -$574K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $429K | $63K | -$366K |