HS Heading 8208
Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances
5 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 82 (Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82081000 | Knives And Cutting Blades, For Metal Working Machines | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 82082000 | Knives And Cutting Blades, For Wood Working Machines | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 82083000 | Knives And Cutting Blades, For Kitchen Appliances Used For Food | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 82084000 | Knives And Cutting Blades, For Agricultural, Horticultural... Machines | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 82089000 | Knives And Cutting Blades, For Machines Or Mechanical Appliances Nes | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 573,760,445 (650,640 kg) under this heading, across 5 of its 5 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 5 | 99,975 kg | BDT 93,546,049 |
| January 2026 | 5 | 152,415 kg | BDT 103,341,873 |
| February 2026 | 5 | 69,973 kg | BDT 75,628,698 |
| March 2026 | 5 | 98,556 kg | BDT 79,062,977 |
| April 2026 | 5 | 91,954 kg | BDT 104,744,720 |
| May 2026 | 4 | 137,767 kg | BDT 117,436,128 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 82089000 — Knives And Cutting Blades, For Machines Or Mechanical Appliances Nes — BDT 101,835,309
- 82082000 — Knives And Cutting Blades, For Wood Working Machines — BDT 7,754,007
- 82081000 — Knives And Cutting Blades, For Metal Working Machines — BDT 6,626,893
- 82084000 — Knives And Cutting Blades, For Agricultural, Horticultural... Machines — BDT 1,219,919
Bonded imports. A further BDT 106,724,074 (32,688 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 15.7% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.