Scutching Hoe for Masonry from China
A specialized hoe with a perforated blade for dressing bricks and mortar in construction, but adaptable for agricultural wall building. Classified in HTS 8201.30.00 as a hoe variant for forestry and horticulture-related tasks. Base metal blade fits the hand tool criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide dual-use evidence (ag/hort) to support 8201.30 over industrial tool codes
• Certify blade perforations meet safety standards for sharp-edged imports
• Pair with similar hoes in manifests for efficient processing