8208.30.00
For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry, and parts thereof
This code covers knives and cutting blades for kitchen appliances or food industry machines, as well as parts for these items. Use this code when importing these specific blades or parts—generally, these items enter the US duty-free as standard trade partners or with preferential treatment under free trade agreements, falling within Chapter 82 relating to tools and cutlery.

Detailed information for HTS Code 8208.30.00
This tariff code falls within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, and similar items of base metal. Specifically, 8208.30.00 covers knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances, and parts thereof, used in kitchen appliances or the food industry. This code is further divided into 8208.30.00.30 for blades specifically used in meat-slicing, meat-cutting, or meat-chopping machines, and 8208.30.00.60 for all other knives and blades, including parts, used in this context—choose the appropriate suffix based on the specific application of the knife or blade.
| 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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Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 8208.30.00 and its subdivisions (8208.30.00.30 & 8208.30.00.60) is Free, applying to standard trade partners (NTR). Special rates are not specified, but eligibility for FTA or preference programs could offer reduced or zero duty rates. There are no report units specified; therefore, quantity is not required for customs reporting. Both subdivisions fall under the same duty structure, inheriting the general free rate and potential for special FTA benefits.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 20%
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Code subdivisions
8208.30.00.30
Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof: > For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry, and parts thereof > For meat-slicing, meat-cutting or meat-chopping machines
8208.30.00.60
Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof: > For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry, and parts thereof > Other (including parts)
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