Replacement Shovel Blade
A forged steel replacement blade for standard shovels, including a mounting socket for attaching to a handle. This product is specifically designed as a component for spades and shovels, and per Chapter 82 Note 2, parts of base metal of articles in this chapter are classified with the articles they belong to. It falls under tariff item 8201.10.10 as a head for use in the manufacture or production of spades and shovels.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blade is sold as a complete shovel or not solely a head for manufacturing.
This sibling item covers other spades and shovels that are not specifically heads for manufacturing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the blade is classified as a 'head' and not a complete shovel; the CBSA may require proof of intended use in manufacturing
• Declare the material composition (e.g
• forged steel) accurately on the commercial invoice
• If importing in bulk for manufacturing, consider the duty relief or drawback programs available
Related Products under Tariff item 8201.10.10
Beach Scoop Shovel
A large perforated steel scoop shovel designed for sand sifting at beaches, used in recreational horticulture cleanup. The base metal blade qualifies it as a shovel under Chapter 82, and it is not a head for manufacturing, so it falls under the 'other' sibling item. However, if it is imported as a head for further production, it could fit this item; otherwise, it is a complete tool.
Garden Round Point Shovel
A classic round-point shovel with a steel blade and wooden handle, designed for digging and moving soil in gardens. This is a complete shovel, not a head for manufacturing, so it would not fall under this tariff item. It is listed here only if the blade is imported separately as a head for production.
Heavy Duty Square Point Shovel
A square-point shovel with a reinforced steel blade for scooping gravel, sand, or heavy soil in construction and landscaping. This is a complete tool, not a head for manufacturing, so it does not fit this tariff item unless the blade is imported separately. The base metal blade qualifies it as a shovel under Chapter 82.
Long Handle Spade
A traditional long-handle spade for deep digging in forestry and orchards, with a steel blade and base metal components. This is a complete spade, not a head for manufacturing, so it does not fall under this tariff item. It would be classified under the sibling item for other spades and shovels.
Post Hole Digger Shovel
A heavy-duty shovel with a narrow pointed blade for digging post holes in agriculture and fencing, made with a forged steel blade and fiberglass handle. This is a complete shovel, not a head for manufacturing, so it does not fit this tariff item. The blade alone could be classified here if imported separately for production.
Shovel Blade Socket Only
A base metal socket or ferrule used to attach handles to shovel blades, serving as an essential component of a shovel. As a part of a shovel, it is classified under the same tariff item as the complete article, per Chapter 82 Note 2. This item is a head component for use in the production of spades and shovels.