Horticultural Timber Wedge
A forged steel wedge used for splitting logs and felling trees in forestry operations, often driven by hand or axe. Timber wedges are explicitly listed in the heading for hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry. This product falls under tariff item 8201.90.99 as other hand tools of this kind.
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 imported as heads for manufacturing other tools
Heads for use in the manufacture of other hand tools are classified separately.
If the wedge is a general-purpose hand tool not specifically for forestry
Other hand tools of base metal not elsewhere specified fall under heading 82.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the wedge is made of base metal, as required by Chapter 82 note 1
• Ensure it is not classified as a part of general use under Section XV note 2
• Document the forestry use of the wedge to support classification under this heading
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