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Clay Digging Pick from Japan

Specialized pick with narrow pointed blade for penetrating sticky clay soils in agricultural field preparation. Steel construction with reinforced eye for heavy use. HTS 8201.30.00.10 applies to such picks for farming.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include soil type end-use statements to support agricultural classification

• Check for rust-proofing treatments that might affect metal content declaration

• Pitfall: oversize picks may classify as machinery attachments