Splitting Maul Axe Head
A replacement steel axe head for a splitting maul, designed with a wedge-shaped blade for splitting firewood. Sold without a handle, this base metal part is classified under tariff item 8201.40.90 as a part of an axe or hewing tool. It is intended for reassembly by the user for forestry or horticultural use.
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 head is for a climbing or mountaineering axe
Climbing axe heads are classified under 8201.40.10, not splitting maul heads.
If the head is for a spade or shovel rather than an axe
Spade and shovel heads are classified under heading 8201.10, which is separate from axes.
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
• Declare this as a part of an axe under Chapter 82, even though it is sold separately
• Ensure the head is of base metal, such as steel, to qualify
• Provide the intended use (splitting firewood) to support classification as a hewing tool part
Related Products under Tariff item 8201.40.90
Adze
A traditional hewing tool with a perpendicular blade for shaping timber in forestry and boatbuilding, featuring a curved hafted head. It falls under tariff item 8201.40.90 as a bill hook or similar hewing tool.
Adze with Curved Blade
A traditional woodworking adze with a curved steel blade perpendicular to the handle, used for shaping timber in forestry. It is classified under tariff item 8201.40.90 as a similar hewing tool.
Bill Hook
A curved blade tool on a long handle for pruning hedges and light wood hewing in horticulture, similar to a sickle but for thicker branches. It is classified under tariff item 8201.40.90 as a bill hook.
Broad Axe
A broad axe with a wide blade and one flat side, used for hewing logs into beams in forestry. It falls under tariff item 8201.40.90 as an axe or similar hewing tool for forestry applications.
Camping Hatchet
A compact steel hatchet for camping and light forestry tasks like chopping kindling, with a blade under 6 inches. It is classified under tariff item 8201.40.90 as a small axe, and includes a nylon sheath.
Cooper's Adze
A small adze for barrel making, related to forestry woodworking. It is classified under tariff item 8201.40.90 as a hewing tool for niche applications.