Matteock Axe from Japan
A hybrid tool combining an axe blade and a mattock head, used for chopping roots and digging in agricultural and horticultural settings. This dual-purpose tool is classified under tariff item 8201.40.90 as an 'other' hewing tool, given its primary function of cutting. The base metal head is mounted on a sturdy handle.
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
• Since the tool combines axe and mattock functions, classify based on the primary use; if it is mainly for cutting roots, 8201.40.90 applies
• Provide a clear description to CBSA to avoid reclassification under 8201.20.00 for mattocks
• Ensure the head is of base metal and the tool is complete