Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks, etc., of base metal, including hand tools, power-operated tools, knives and scissors, razors, agricultural implements, etc. This chapter does not include knives for machines (classified in Chapter 84) or knives of ceramic or glass (classified in Chapter 69 or 70). The core characteristics are that they are made of base metal and are used by hand or as tools. Heading 8208 covers knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances, including knives for metalworking, woodworking, kitchen knives, agricultural knives, etc. These blades are usually replaceable parts for machines, used for cutting, trimming, etc. Note: hand knives and scissors are classified in 8211, while blades for machines are classified in 8208. The first 2 digits 82: indicates Chapter 82, tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks and parts thereof, of base metal. Digits 3-4, 08: indicates heading 8208, knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances. Digits 5-6, 40: indicates subheading 820840, specifically knives and cutting blades for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines or mechanical appliances. Therefore, 820840 specifically refers to blades used on agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery, such as harvester blades, lawnmower blades, plow blades, etc. This product is a blade for agricultural machinery, belongs to knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances, and is specially designed for agriculture, horticulture or forestry, so it is classified under 820840. If it is a hand agricultural tool (such as a sickle or hoe), it is classified under 8201; if it is a kitchen blade, it is classified under other subheadings of 8208; if it is a machine blade but not for agricultural use, it is classified under other subheadings of 8208.
Chapter
Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks, etc., of base metal, including hand tools, power-operated tools, knives and scissors, razors, agricultural implements, etc. This chapter does not include knives for machines (classified in Chapter 84) or knives of ceramic or glass (classified in Chapter 69 or 70). The core characteristics are that they are made of base metal and are used by hand or as tools.
Heading
Heading 8208 covers knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances, including knives for metalworking, woodworking, kitchen knives, agricultural knives, etc. These blades are usually replaceable parts for machines, used for cutting, trimming, etc. Note: hand knives and scissors are classified in 8211, while blades for machines are classified in 8208.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 82: indicates Chapter 82, tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks and parts thereof, of base metal. Digits 3-4, 08: indicates heading 8208, knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances. Digits 5-6, 40: indicates subheading 820840, specifically knives and cutting blades for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines or mechanical appliances. Therefore, 820840 specifically refers to blades used on agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery, such as harvester blades, lawnmower blades, plow blades, etc.
Classification Basis
This product is a blade for agricultural machinery, belongs to knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances, and is specially designed for agriculture, horticulture or forestry, so it is classified under 820840. If it is a hand agricultural tool (such as a sickle or hoe), it is classified under 8201; if it is a kitchen blade, it is classified under other subheadings of 8208; if it is a machine blade but not for agricultural use, it is classified under other subheadings of 8208.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "harvester blade", "lawnmower blade", etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods. Use: Clearly state that it is used for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery, such as "for harvesters", "for lawnmowers". Material: The material of the blade, such as "alloy steel", "stainless steel", etc., which affects classification. Brand: The manufacturer or brand name; if there is no brand, it may be declared as "none". Model: The model or specification of the product for easy identification. Whether in a set: Whether it is imported as a set with other parts, such as "imported separately" or "in a set with the blade holder". Processing method: The processing method of the blade, such as "forging", "stamping", etc. Product name: Harvester blade; Use: Used for harvesting crops in harvesters; Material: Alloy steel; Brand: ABC; Model: XYZ-123; Whether in a set: Imported separately; Processing method: Stamping. Incorrectly classifying agricultural machinery blades under 8201 (hand agricultural tools). Failing to specify the use, resulting in classification under other subheadings of 8208. False declaration of material may affect classification.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "harvester blade", "lawnmower blade", etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Declaring it generically as "blade" without specifying the use.
Use
Clearly state that it is used for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery, such as "for harvesters", "for lawnmowers".
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring it as "for kitchen use" or "for hand use".
Material
The material of the blade, such as "alloy steel", "stainless steel", etc., which affects classification.
⚠️ Failing to declare the material or declaring it as "metal".
Brand
The manufacturer or brand name; if there is no brand, it may be declared as "none".
⚠️ Omitting the brand or making a false declaration.
Model
The model or specification of the product for easy identification.
⚠️ Failing to declare the model or providing an incomplete model.
Whether in a set
Whether it is imported as a set with other parts, such as "imported separately" or "in a set with the blade holder".
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring it as a set, leading to classification errors.
Processing method
The processing method of the blade, such as "forging", "stamping", etc.
⚠️ Failing to declare the processing method.
Example： Product name: Harvester blade; Use: Used for harvesting crops in harvesters; Material: Alloy steel; Brand: ABC; Model: XYZ-123; Whether in a set: Imported separately; Processing method: Stamping.
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly classifying agricultural machinery blades under 8201 (hand agricultural tools).
Failing to specify the use, resulting in classification under other subheadings of 8208.
False declaration of material may affect classification.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core criteria for classification: 1. Whether the commodity is a knife or blade for machines or mechanical appliances; 2. Whether it is specially designed for agriculture, horticulture or forestry; 3. Whether the material is base metal. Only when all three conditions are met simultaneously is it classified under 820840. If it is a hand tool, it is classified under 8201; if it is a blade for other machines, it is classified under other subheadings of 8208. 8201 Hand agricultural tools: 8201 covers agricultural tools used by hand, such as sickles and hoes; 820840 covers blades for machines, which need to be installed on machinery for use. 8208 Other machine blades: Other subheadings of 8208 include blades for metalworking, woodworking, etc., while 820840 specifically refers to those for agriculture, horticulture or forestry. 8432 Agricultural machinery: 8432 covers complete agricultural machinery, while 820840 covers their part blades. If the complete machine is imported, it is classified under 8432. 8211 Hand knives and scissors: 8211 covers hand knives and scissors, such as kitchen knives and scissors; 820840 covers blades for machines. Is it specially designed for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery? Is it a knife or blade for machines or mechanical appliances? Is the material base metal? Is it imported separately rather than as a set? Is it distinguished from hand tools?
Basis
Core criteria for classification: 1. Whether the commodity is a knife or blade for machines or mechanical appliances; 2. Whether it is specially designed for agriculture, horticulture or forestry; 3. Whether the material is base metal. Only when all three conditions are met simultaneously is it classified under 820840. If it is a hand tool, it is classified under 8201; if it is a blade for other machines, it is classified under other subheadings of 8208.
Confused Codes：
8201 - Hand agricultural tools
8201 covers agricultural tools used by hand, such as sickles and hoes; 820840 covers blades for machines, which need to be installed on machinery for use.
8208 - Other machine blades
Other subheadings of 8208 include blades for metalworking, woodworking, etc., while 820840 specifically refers to those for agriculture, horticulture or forestry.
8432 - Agricultural machinery
8432 covers complete agricultural machinery, while 820840 covers their part blades. If the complete machine is imported, it is classified under 8432.
8211 - Hand knives and scissors
8211 covers hand knives and scissors, such as kitchen knives and scissors; 820840 covers blades for machines.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it specially designed for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery?
✓ Is it a knife or blade for machines or mechanical appliances?
✓ Is the material base metal?
✓ Is it imported separately rather than as a set?
✓ Is it distinguished from hand tools?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the tariff rate for 820840? The latest tariff rate can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the International Trade Single Window. Tariff rates may change due to country, trade agreements, etc., and the official publication should be taken as authoritative. What is the difference in HS codes between agricultural blades and hand sickles? Agricultural blades are used on machinery and are classified under 820840; hand sickles are classified under 8201. The key difference is whether they are machine-driven. What declaration elements are required for importing agricultural blades? Usually, product name, use, material, brand, model, etc., are required. The specific requirements are subject to customs requirements, and it is advisable to consult a customs broker. If agricultural blades are imported as a set with other parts, how are they classified? If imported as a set and meeting the rules for sets of goods, they may be classified as the complete machine; if imported separately, they are classified as blades. This should be determined according to the actual state at the time of declaration. Can blades under 820840 be used for forestry machinery? Yes, 820840 covers machine blades for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use, and blades for forestry machinery are also classified under this code. Are stainless steel agricultural blades classified under 820840? Yes, as long as they are used for agricultural machinery, stainless steel blades are also classified under 820840, but attention should be paid to whether they have undergone special processing. How can I distinguish 820840 from other subheadings of 8208? 820840 specifically refers to those for agriculture, horticulture or forestry, while other subheadings are for metalworking, woodworking, etc. The judgment is based on the use. What are the common classification errors when importing agricultural blades? Common errors include classifying them under 8201 (hand tools), 8432 (complete machines), or other subheadings of 8208. The focus should be on reviewing the use and the machine-use attribute.
Q: How can I check the tariff rate for 820840?
A: The latest tariff rate can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the International Trade Single Window. Tariff rates may change due to country, trade agreements, etc., and the official publication should be taken as authoritative.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between agricultural blades and hand sickles?
A: Agricultural blades are used on machinery and are classified under 820840; hand sickles are classified under 8201. The key difference is whether they are machine-driven.
Q: What declaration elements are required for importing agricultural blades?
A: Usually, product name, use, material, brand, model, etc., are required. The specific requirements are subject to customs requirements, and it is advisable to consult a customs broker.
Q: If agricultural blades are imported as a set with other parts, how are they classified?
A: If imported as a set and meeting the rules for sets of goods, they may be classified as the complete machine; if imported separately, they are classified as blades. This should be determined according to the actual state at the time of declaration.
Q: Can blades under 820840 be used for forestry machinery?
A: Yes, 820840 covers machine blades for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use, and blades for forestry machinery are also classified under this code.
Q: Are stainless steel agricultural blades classified under 820840?
A: Yes, as long as they are used for agricultural machinery, stainless steel blades are also classified under 820840, but attention should be paid to whether they have undergone special processing.
Q: How can I distinguish 820840 from other subheadings of 8208?
A: 820840 specifically refers to those for agriculture, horticulture or forestry, while other subheadings are for metalworking, woodworking, etc. The judgment is based on the use.
Q: What are the common classification errors when importing agricultural blades?
A: Common errors include classifying them under 8201 (hand tools), 8432 (complete machines), or other subheadings of 8208. The focus should be on reviewing the use and the machine-use attribute.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.