Scutching Hoe for Masonry from Japan
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 — 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
• 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