U.S. imports of Knives and Cutting Blades for Machines or Mechanical Appliances (NESOI), and Parts Thereof (HS 820890) totaled $17.3M in August 2026, imported from 54 countries.
Importers of Knives and Cutting Blades for Machines or Mechanical Appliances (NESOI), and Parts Thereof paid $2.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.75% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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1.4K import shipments a month
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8208906000 | Knvs Ctng Blds Mach A Mech Applnces, Bs Mtl Pts Ne | $17.2M | 11.75% | 94.08% | $2.0M |
| 8208903000 | Knives and Cutting Blades Shoe Mach | $7K | 17.99% | 100.00% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8208900000 | Oth Knvs A Cttng Blds F Mach or Mech Eqp, Pts B Mt | $13.3M |
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.
Subheading 1 of 5 in heading 8208
Subheading 820890 · $17.3M of $44.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$17.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$13.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $206.3M of Knives and Cutting Blades for Machines or Mechanical Appliances (NESOI), and Parts Thereof and exported $125.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 37.2% duty; Switzerland 6.8%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
5.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.75% of imports for consumption.