Traditional Carbon Steel Machete
A classic machete with an 18-inch carbon steel blade and wooden handle, designed for clearing brush and vegetation in agricultural and forestry settings. As a hewing tool similar to bill hooks, it falls under tariff item 8201.40.90.
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 designed for climbing or mountaineering
This item covers tools for climbing or mountaineering, which could apply to certain machetes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the machete as a hewing tool for agriculture or forestry, not as a general-purpose knife
• The carbon steel blade meets the base metal requirement
• Keep the product's intended use documentation for CBSA verification
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.