Scutching Hoe
A specialized scutching hoe used for masonry preparation and gardening edge work. It is a hoe of a kind used in horticulture, and since it is not a mattock or pick and does not meet other specific descriptions, it falls under the 'Other' subheading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hoe is not of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry
Other hand tools of base metal not elsewhere specified fall under this heading.
If the tool is a masonry hand tool rather than a horticultural hoe
Other hand tools of a kind used in masonry are classified in heading 82.05.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the hoe's primary use is horticultural; if it is used for masonry, it may be classified elsewhere
• Ensure the blade is made of base metal to qualify for Chapter 82
• If the hoe is part of a set, review set classification rules
Related Products under Tariff item 8201.30.90
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Bow Rake for Gardening
A heavy steel bow rake with offset tines, used for leveling gravel and soil in gardens. Its base metal construction and horticultural application classify it under 8201.30.90 as an 'other' rake.
Collinear Hoe
A collinear hoe with a low-profile oscillating steel blade for shallow weeding. This agricultural hoe falls under 8201.30.90 as an 'other' hoe, given its design for horticultural use.
Dutch Hoe
A Dutch hoe with a pivoting blade for efficient weeding, pushed and pulled through soil. Its steel blade and garden use classify it under 8201.30.90 as an 'other' hoe.
Fiberglass Handle Garden Hoe
A lightweight garden hoe featuring a fiberglass handle and a steel blade, intended for weeding and soil cultivation in home gardens. It qualifies as a hoe of a kind used in horticulture, and since it is not a mattock or pick and does not meet the specific head provisions, it falls under the 'Other' subheading.
Forestry Pick Axe
A rugged pick axe with a tempered steel head, designed for forestry tasks such as root breaking and rock chipping. It is a pick of a kind used in forestry, and because it is not a mattock or a climbing/mountaineering pick, it is classified as 'Other' under the subheading.