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U.S. imports of knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances (nesoi), and parts thereof (HS 820890) totaled $16.9M in April 2026, traded with 49 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCovering machine knives and cutting blades not elsewhere specified — including those for shoe machinery (8208903000) and all other mechanical appliances (8208906000) — this residual heading captures a diverse range of industrial tooling used in paper, plastics, textiles, and specialty manufacturing. Germany and Japan lead US supply, reflecting precision-engineering capabilities in those markets. India and Vietnam are growing sources, particularly for mid-tier industrial blades.
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Classification within heading 8208 follows the machine or appliance for which the blade is designed. Blades for metalworking go under 8208.10, woodworking under 8208.20, kitchen/food-industry machines under 8208.30, and agricultural/forestry machines under 8208.40. Only blades that do not fit any of those specific categories — such as those for shoe machinery, paper-cutting, or textile equipment — fall into the residual 8208.90 subheading.
Multi-purpose blades present a classification challenge because HTS 8208 subheadings are defined by the principal machine application. If a blade is marketed for both woodworking and general industrial use, CBP's essential character analysis and the manufacturer's product documentation will be key. Obtaining a binding ruling from CBP before importation is advisable for high-volume shipments of ambiguous tooling.
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