Snow Removal Shovel with Plastic Blade
A lightweight shovel for snow clearing with a polyethylene blade, metal edge, and aluminum handle core. The base metal components, including the metal edge, qualify it as a shovel under tariff item 8201.10.90, as the working part is base metal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• The plastic blade must have a base metal working edge to meet chapter 82 note 1
• Ensure the metal edge is the primary working part
• Declare the shovel's use in clearing snow, which is a form of horticulture or general use
Related Products under Tariff item 8201.10.90
Beach Scoop Shovel
A large perforated steel scoop designed for sifting sand at beaches, also used for cleanup tasks in recreational horticulture. The base metal blade and construction qualify it as a shovel under tariff item 8201.10.90, which covers other spades and shovels not elsewhere specified.
Child Size Garden Shovel
A smaller-scale shovel with a steel blade intended for children's gardening education. Despite its size, it functions as a horticultural shovel and is made of base metal, placing it under tariff item 8201.10.90 for other spades and shovels.
Ergonomic Fiberglass Handle Shovel
A shovel with a curved fiberglass handle and steel blade designed to reduce back strain for agricultural workers. The steel blade is the working part, and the tool is used in agriculture, qualifying it under tariff item 8201.10.90 as an other shovel.
Garden Round Point Shovel
A classic round-point shovel with a steel blade and wooden handle, designed for digging and moving soil in gardens. The base metal blade qualifies it as a shovel under tariff item 8201.10.90, which covers other spades and shovels.
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. It is a shovel used in various industries, and its base metal construction places it under tariff item 8201.10.90 for other spades and shovels.
Long Handle Spade
A traditional long-handle spade for deep digging in forestry and orchards, with a steel blade and base metal components. As a spade, it falls under tariff item 8201.10.90, which covers other spades and shovels.