Heavy-Duty Digging Pick from Japan
A robust steel pickaxe with pointed ends on both sides of the head, mounted on a hickory handle for construction and mining-lite tasks. Falls under HTS 8201.30.00 as a pick for soil breaking in agricultural or forestry settings. Durable base metal construction qualifies the head as a part thereof.
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
• Specify pick point geometry in invoices to differentiate from mattocks and ensure 8201.30 classification
• Use reinforced packaging for heads to avoid damage claims that trigger parts-only valuation
• Declare total weight accurately for statistical reporting as these tools lack MFN duty