HTS 8208.10.00.30: US import duty from China
Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof, For metal working, and parts thereof, Over 30.5 cm in length, for metal shearing machines or over 15.2 cm in diameter for metal shearing/slitting machines. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 25% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,547.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 8208.10.00.30 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 8208.10.00.30 (Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof, For metal working, and parts thereof, Over 30.5 cm in length, for metal shearing machines or over 15.2 cm in diameter for metal shearing/slitting machines) have a duty of 25% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 8208.10.00.30 cover?
Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof, For metal working, and parts thereof, Over 30.5 cm in length, for metal shearing machines or over 15.2 cm in diameter for metal shearing/slitting machines. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 8208.10.00.30 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,547, about 25.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 8208
- 8208.10.00.60Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof, For metal working, and parts thereof, Other (including parts)
- 8208.20.00.30Knives 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
- 8208.20.00.60Knives 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
- 8208.20.00.90Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof, For wood working, and parts thereof, Other (including parts)
- 8208.30.00.30Knives 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
- 8208.30.00.60Knives 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)
- 8208.40.30.00Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof, For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines, and parts thereof, Lawnmower blades
- 8208.40.60.00Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof, For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines, and parts thereof, Other (including parts)
All of Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof →
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.