Kukri-Style Machete from Germany
Curved Nepalese-inspired kukri machete with 17-inch blade for chopping wood in horticulture. Classified under HTS 8201.40.3000 as a machete hewing tool for forestry use, despite unique shape. Steel rat-tail tang construction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Emphasize agricultural brochures over combat imagery in marketing materials
• Measure curvature; extreme bends may prompt 8211 knife review
• Insure shipments; edged tools have higher damage claims