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Niwaki Professional Hedge Shears

Japanese-style two-handed shears with tapered blades for fine pruning of cloud trees and topiary. Hand-forged steel ensures precision cuts in ornamental horticulture. These are pruning shears operated with two hands, fitting tariff item 8201.60.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8201.60.90Higher: 11% vs Free

If the shears are used for trimming hedges rather than pruning individual plants

Hedge shears are classified under the 'Other' item when not specifically for pruning.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare the Niwaki shears as pruning shears under 8201.60.10, highlighting their use for precise pruning tasks

• Ensure the hand-forged steel blades are documented as base metal to meet chapter note 1

• Provide evidence of two-handed operation, such as handle length, in the product description

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