Compost Turning Fork
A wide-tined steel fork used for aerating and turning compost piles in organic gardening. Its base metal tines and fiberglass handle qualify it as a fork under tariff item 8201.90.29, distinct from forged or specialized forks.
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 fork is forged for manufacturing pronged forks
Forged forks for manufacturing are excluded from this item.
If the fork has a working part not of base metal
Chapter 82 note 1 requires base metal working parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the tines are steel and the handle is not considered a separate part of general use
• Include the fiberglass handle in the value for duty
• Check if the fork is forged, which would change classification
Related Products under Tariff item 8201.90.29
Border Fork
A compact border fork with a short handle and narrow tines, designed for precise digging in flower beds and tight garden spaces. Its base metal construction and horticultural purpose place it under tariff item 8201.90.29 as a fork other than forged or specialized types.
Fiberglass Handle Garden Fork
A lightweight garden fork with a fiberglass shaft and steel tines for soil breaking in horticulture. The steel tines provide the working part, and the ergonomic D-grip makes it a fork under tariff item 8201.90.29.
Fork Tines Replacement Parts
Replacement steel tines for garden or manure forks, sold as parts for agricultural hand tools. These base metal parts are classified with the forks they belong to under tariff item 8201.90.29, per chapter 82 note 2.
Garden Digging Fork
A sturdy steel garden digging fork with a long wooden handle, designed for turning and aerating soil in horticulture. Its base metal tines and fork design place it under tariff item 8201.90.29 as a fork other than forged or specialized types.
Manure Fork
A heavy-duty manure fork with square tines for moving bedding and waste in farm stables, used in agricultural settings. Its base metal construction and fork design qualify it under tariff item 8201.90.29 as a fork for agricultural use.
Potato Digging Fork
A traditional potato fork with flat tines to lift tubers without damage in agricultural fields. Its base metal tines and fork design place it under tariff item 8201.90.29 as a fork for agricultural harvesting.