Short Handle Gardener's Mattock from Japan
Compact mattock with 18-inch hickory handle and steel head for precise digging and chopping in raised beds or small plots. Popular for home horticulture and landscaping. Covered by HTS 8201.30.00.10 for mattocks in agriculture/horticulture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document handle material (wood/fiberglass) separately from metal head for accurate valuation
• Comply with Lacey Act for wooden handles from certain origins
• Avoid classifying short versions as toys under Chapter 95