Bulb Planter Tool
A cylindrical steel auger-style tool with a foot plate for coring soil to plant bulbs and seedlings in horticulture. It is an 'other' hand tool under tariff item 8201.90.99, as it is not a spade, fork, or other specifically named tool, but is used in horticulture.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tool is designed as a post-hole digger
Post-hole diggers are specifically classified under this item.
If importing only the auger head for manufacturing
Heads for hand tools are covered by this item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the tool as a hand tool of base metal for horticultural use
• Ensure it is not part of a set with other tools
• Keep the foot plate and auger design details for CBSA verification
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