Heavy-Duty Brush Clearing Machete from Japan
A heavy-duty machete with a 22-inch thick-spined blade for clearing brush and timber wedging in forestry operations. Its hewing function, similar to axes, classifies it under tariff item 8201.40.90 as an 'other' hewing tool.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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- CBSA
CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) · Required
Canada Border Services Agency: CBSA CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 8201101000–8201909900).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 8201409000; Equal To 8201409000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Classify the machete based on its primary function as a hewing tool for agriculture or forestry
• The powder-coated finish should not affect classification as long as the working part is base metal
• Keep records of the product's intended use in case CBSA requests clarification