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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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