Corona HS 3960 Hedge Shears from Japan
Corona HS 3960 Hedge Shears are durable two-handed pruning shears with Teflon-coated blades that reduce friction and prevent sap buildup, making them ideal for trimming evergreen shrubs. They fall under tariff item 8201.60.10 as pruning shears, a category for two-handed shears used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. The base metal blades and handles qualify under Chapter 82's scope for tools with working parts of base metal.
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 8201601000; Equal To 8201601000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the shears are classified as pruning shears (8201.60.10) and not as other hedge shears (8201.60.90) by confirming they are two-handed
• Declare the value in Canadian dollars and keep proof of purchase for CBSA assessment
• No special permits are required for hand tools of this type