Handtools of the following kinds and base metal parts — HTS 8201
Handtools of the following kinds and base metal parts thereof spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry
Chapter 82 › Heading 8201
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8201 is a broad product category for certain manual agricultural, horticultural, and forestry handtools made of base metal, along with qualifying base-metal parts. It includes tools such as spades, shovels, picks, hoes, forks, rakes, axes, pruning tools, scythes, sickles, hedge shears, and timber wedges. The heading describes the tool’s function and general construction; it does not automatically cover every handtool or every item marketed for outdoor use.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the specific tool or part, then follow the subheading structure under heading 8201. The distinctions may be based on the tool’s type, intended use, construction, or material. Read the complete legal description, including exclusions and tariff notes, and verify whether the item is a complete tool or a qualifying part. Product features such as a replaceable blade, combined functions, or a non-metal working end can affect classification. When the facts are unclear, a customs broker or binding classification ruling may be appropriate.
What to check
- Identify the item’s primary function and compare it with the named tool types in heading 8201.
- Determine whether you are classifying a complete handtool or a separate base-metal part, and document the part’s specific use.
- Check the exact subheading descriptions and any section, chapter, or heading notes rather than relying only on a product name.
- Confirm the relevant material and construction details, including the working portion, handle, blade, and any combined functions.
- Use current official HTSUS sources and obtain broker or ruling advice when the product could fit more than one subheading.
HTS heading 8201 summary
Handtools of the following kinds and base metal parts is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8201.40 | Axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools, and parts thereof |
| 8201.90 | Other handtools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, and parts thereof |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8201.10.00.00 👉 | Spades and shovels, and parts thereof | Free | — | 30% |
| 8201.30.00 👉 | Mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes, and parts thereof | Free | — | 45% |
| 8201.50.00.00 👉 | Secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears (including poultry shears), and parts thereof | 1¢ each + 2.8% | Free | 20¢ each + 45% |
| 8201.60.00.00 👉 | Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears, and parts thereof | 1¢ each + 2.8% | Free | 20¢ each + 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8201?
Handtools of the following kinds and base metal parts thereof spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.