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
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.
Manure Fork Shovel Hybrid
A hybrid tool with a shovel blade and fork tines for stable cleanup, where the primary function is shoveling. Since it functions as a shovel and has a base metal working part, it falls under tariff item 8201.10.90 for other spades and shovels.
Military Entrenching Tool Shovel
A compact folding shovel for field entrenchment, with steel construction for military or forestry use. As a shovel with a base metal blade, it qualifies under tariff item 8201.10.90 for other spades and shovels.