8208.20.00.90 - Other (including parts)

This HTS category, 8208.20.00.90, encompasses "Other" knives and cutting blades designed for use with machines or mechanical appliances, specifically for woodworking applications, along with their base metal parts. This residual category captures woodworking blades that do not meet the specific length or machine type criteria of its sibling entries. It serves as a catch-all for specialized cutting implements used in various woodworking machinery that fall outside the more precisely defined subcategories.

The distinction between 8208.20.00.90 and its siblings is primarily based on precise dimensional specifications and intended machinery. For instance, 8208.20.00.30 specifically covers woodworking blades exceeding 73.7 cm in length for veneer-cutting machines, while 8208.20.00.60 applies to blades over 15.2 cm in length used in wood-chipper machines. Any woodworking blade for machines that does not fit these specific length and machine type parameters, including their base metal components, would be classified under this "Other" category.

As a leaf node within the HTS, 8208.20.00.90 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, effective classification under this code relies on a thorough understanding of the preceding categories and ensuring that the item in question is indeed a base metal knife or cutting blade for woodworking machinery, and crucially, that it does not qualify for a more specific classification based on length or designated machine type. This category is critical for ensuring that all relevant woodworking blades and their parts are correctly accounted for within the broader scope of Chapter 82.