Felling Axe
A heavy-duty felling axe designed for chopping down trees in forestry operations, featuring a forged steel head and a sturdy hickory handle. It falls under tariff item 8201.40.90 as an axe used in forestry.
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% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the axe is not a splitting maul, which may have different classification
• Declare the head material as forged steel
• Keep the handle type (hickory) in the product description
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Adze with Curved Blade
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Bill Hook
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Broad Axe
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Camping Hatchet
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