8208.20.00.30 - Over 73.7 cm in length, for veneer-cutting machines

This HTS classification, 8208.20.00.30, specifically covers cutting blades exceeding 73.7 centimeters in length, designed for use in veneer-cutting machines. These blades are essential components for the machinery that processes wood into thin sheets for plywood and other applications. They are characterized by their substantial size, indicating their application in industrial-scale wood processing.

This category is distinct from its siblings by the precise length specification and the intended application. Unlike 8208.20.00.60, which covers blades for wood-chipper machines over 15.2 cm, this classification is narrowly defined by the greater length threshold and the specific function of veneer cutting. The "Other" category (8208.20.00.90) serves as a catch-all for blades of different sizes or for other woodworking machines not specifically enumerated, as well as for parts thereof.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 8208.20.00.30 represents the most granular classification for these particular blades. Therefore, the focus for classification within this code is on verifying both the length requirement (over 73.7 cm) and the explicit intended use with veneer-cutting machines. Any blades that meet these specific criteria, and are of base metal as per Chapter 82, will fall under this designation.