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U.S. imports of safety razor blades & blade blanks in strips (HS 821220) totaled $14.6M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Safety Razor Blades & Blade Blanks in Strips paid $728K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $7.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGermany leads US imports of safety razor blades and blade blanks in strips, a reflection of that country's long-standing precision-steel manufacturing base for shaving products. The US schedule distinguishes single-edge razor blades for shaving (8212200005) from other safety razor blades and blade blanks in strips (8212200010), with a general line (8212200000) also present. Blade blanks in strip form are intermediate goods used in downstream cartridge assembly, so classification as blanks versus finished blades can affect both duty treatment and supply-chain documentation requirements. Mexico and China are also significant sources, and Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin goods.
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Blade blanks in strips are unfinished intermediate products — typically continuous steel strip that has been hardened and coated but not yet cut to individual blade length or fully finished for retail use. Finished safety razor blades are cut, sharpened, and ready for assembly into a razor or retail packaging. CBP may request technical specifications or manufacturing process documentation to confirm which stage of production the imported article represents.
Yes, under the US schedule. Single-edge razor blades for shaving are specifically enumerated at 8212200005, while other safety razor blades and blade blanks in strips fall under 8212200010. Importers should identify blade geometry and intended use in their entry documentation to ensure the correct line is declared.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $7.6M | $10.2M | +$2.7M |
| GERMANY | $5.5M | $83K | -$5.4M |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $18K | $2.6M | +$2.6M |
| CHINA | $356K | $1.3M | +$980K |
| POLAND | $481K | $242K | -$239K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8212200005 | SINGLE EDGE RAZOR BLADES FOR SHAVING | $10.2M | 10.26% | $272K |
| 8212200010 | SAFETY RAZOR BLADES A BLADE BLANKS IN STRIPS,NESOI | $4.4M | 10.21% | $456K |
SINGLE EDGE RAZOR BLADES FOR SHAVING
SAFETY RAZOR BLADES A BLADE BLANKS IN STRIPS,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8212200000 | SAFETY RAZOR BLADES AND BLADE BLANKS IN STRIPS | $15.8M |
SAFETY RAZOR BLADES AND BLADE BLANKS IN STRIPS
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | -- | $7.2M | +$7.2M |
| Texas | $5.5M | $24K | -$5.5M |
| Connecticut | $1.3M | $4.1M | +$2.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $8.2M | $9.8M | +$1.5M |
| NEW YORK, NY | $64K | $3.5M | +$3.4M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |