Soil Fork
A soil fork is a hand tool with 4-6 steel tines and a hardwood handle, used for aerating soil, turning compost, and loosening earth in horticulture. It falls under tariff item 8201.90.29 as an 'other' fork of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry, not being forged or specifically manufactured as a head.
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 importing only the fork heads without handles
Heads for use in the manufacture of other hand tools are separately specified in this subheading.
If the fork is forged and intended for use in manufacturing pronged forks
Forged forks for manufacturing pronged forks are classified separately from other forks.
If the tool is not a fork but another agricultural hand tool not elsewhere specified
Other hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry fall under this residual code.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fork is classified as a complete tool with handle; if importing heads only, consider 8201.90.91
• Verify the tines are of base metal (e.g
• steel) to meet Chapter 82 Note 1
• Keep commercial invoices with detailed product descriptions for CBSA clearance
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.
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.
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.