Horticultural Timber Wedge
A forged steel wedge used for splitting logs and felling trees in forestry operations, often driven by hand or axe. As a tool explicitly listed in the heading for timber wedges, it falls under tariff item 8201.90.29 as an 'other' tool for forestry.
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 wedge has a design not typical of timber wedges.
This sibling item covers other hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry not specifically listed elsewhere.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the wedge is classified as a complete tool, not a part, to avoid misclassification
• Declare the forged steel composition and intended forestry use
• Keep documentation of the wedge's dimensions for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 8201.90.29
Mattock Head
A forged steel replacement head for mattocks with an axe blade and adze for chopping and digging in forestry. As a base metal part of agricultural hewing tools, it qualifies under tariff item 8201.90.29 as an 'other' hand tool part.
Scout Spade
A lightweight, short-handled steel spade for scouts and gardeners to dig small holes or trenches in horticultural activities. Its base metal construction and horticultural purpose place it under tariff item 8201.90.29 as an 'other' hand tool.
Soil Fork
A hand fork with 4-6 steel tines and a hardwood handle for aerating soil, turning compost, and loosening earth in horticulture. It qualifies under tariff item 8201.90.29 as an 'other' hand tool akin to agricultural forks.