Trail Clearing Machete with Nylon Sheath from Japan
An 18-inch high-carbon steel machete with a black nylon sheath for trail maintenance in forestry and horticulture. Its hewing action, akin to bill hooks, classifies it under tariff item 8201.40.90 as an 'other' hewing tool.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCBSACBSA FPA Risks (Soil)RequiredHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
- 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
• The nylon sheath is an accessory and does not affect the classification of the machete itself
• Emphasize the forestry or horticulture use for trail maintenance
• Ensure the rubberized handle does not change the product's essential character as a base metal tool