8208.20.00
For wood working, and parts thereof
This code covers knives and cutting blades for woodworking machines, along with their base metal parts. Use this code when importing these specific woodworking tools—duty is generally free for standard trade partners, as detailed within Chapter 82 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Detailed information for HTS Code 8208.20.00
This code falls within the chapter covering tools, implements, cutlery, and similar items of base metal. Specifically, 8208.20.00 covers knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances used in woodworking. This code has further breakdowns based on blade length and machine type, including options for veneer-cutting machines (8208.20.00.30), wood-chipper machines (8208.20.00.60), and all other woodworking knives and parts (8208.20.00.90), so select the statistical suffix that best matches the specific item's dimensions and intended use.
| Chapter | Chapter 82 - Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal |
| Section | Section XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 8208.20.00 and its subdivisions (8208.20.00.30, 8208.20.00.60, and 8208.20.00.90) is Free, meaning no duty is assessed. A Standard Trade Partner (NTR) rate also applies generally. Special rates are not specified, but eligibility for FTA or preference programs may offer reduced or zero duty rates if the goods qualify and appropriate documentation is provided. There are no report units specified for this code; therefore, quantity reporting is not required. These rates apply consistently across all listed subdivisions of 8208.20.00.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 20%
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Code subdivisions
8208.20.00.30
Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof: > For wood working, and parts thereof > Over 73.7 cm in length, for veneer-cutting machines
8208.20.00.60
Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof: > For wood working, and parts thereof > Over 15.2 cm in length, for wood-chipper machines
8208.20.00.90
Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof: > For wood working, and parts thereof > Other (including parts)
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