HS Code for Planer blades

Planer blades are classified under HS code 8208.20. This heading covers knives and cutting blades for machines or for mechanical appliances. Specifically, subheading 8208.20 is dedicated to blades used for wood working. The classification is driven by the material of the blade (usually base metal like high-speed steel or tungsten carbide) and its intended application in a mechanical planer. Under GRI 1, the description of the heading 8208 is quite specific to blades for machines, distinguishing them from hand tools. These blades are characterized by their sharp cutting edges and mounting holes or slots designed to fit into the rotating cutter head of a woodworking planer or jointer. The classification remains consistent whether the blades are for industrial thickness planers or smaller mechanical woodworking appliances.

Products Included

• Thickness planer knives
• Jointer blades
• Surface planer blades
• Tungsten carbide tipped planer blades
• High-speed steel (HSS) planer knives
• Reversible planer blades for machines

Common Misclassification

Planer blades are often misclassified under HS code 8207.70, which covers interchangeable tools for milling. While planing and milling are similar, 8208 is the more specific heading for knives and blades that perform a shearing or slicing action in a machine. Another common error is using 8208.10, which is for metal working blades. It is essential to identify the material being cut; if the blade is designed for wood, 8208.20 must be used. Finally, blades for hand-held non-mechanical planes are classified under 8205.30, not 8208.20, as the latter is strictly for machine-mounted blades.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Planer blades?

The HS code for planer blades used in woodworking machines is 8208.20.

Does the material of the blade change the HS code?

Generally, no. As long as the blade is made of base metal or metal carbides and is for a woodworking machine, it stays in 8208.20 regardless of whether it is HSS or Carbide.