Traditional Carbon Steel Machete

A classic machete with a 18-inch carbon steel blade and wooden handle, designed for clearing brush and vegetation in agricultural and forestry settings. Classified under HTS 8201.40.3000 as a machete, a hewing tool similar to axes and bill hooks used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. The broad, sharp blade distinguishes it from shorter knives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8211.92.40Lower: 14.6% vs 35%

If blade under 10 inches or marketed as a survival knife

Shorter blades without agricultural design features classify as sheath-type knives in heading 8211, not hewing tools.

8201.40.60Higher: 41.2% vs 35%

If classified as a matchet or similar regional variant

Matchets, a type of machete variant, fall under the statistical suffix for specific reporting but same heading.

8215.99.50.00Lower: 15.3% vs 35%

If sold in a set with equal or more forks, rakes, or other tools

Per chapter note, sets with knives and equal number of heading 8215 articles classify in 8215, not individually.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the blade length exceeds 10 inches and is designed for chopping vegetation to confirm machete classification; shorter blades may shift to knife headings

Provide certificates of origin and material composition to avoid misclassification as a weapon under Chapter 93

Ensure packaging labels it for agricultural use to prevent scrutiny as a restricted tool

Related Products under HTS 8201.40.30.00

Sugar Cane Harvesting Machete

Heavy-duty machete with a curved 20-inch stainless steel blade optimized for cutting sugar cane in plantations. Falls under HTS 8201.40.3000 due to its use in agricultural hewing tasks like forestry and horticulture crop harvesting. The reinforced blade and ergonomic handle suit intensive field labor.

Trail Clearing Machete with Nylon Sheath

18-inch high-carbon steel machete with black nylon sheath for trail maintenance in forestry and horticulture. HTS 8201.40.3000 applies as a hewing tool akin to bill hooks for vegetation clearance. Includes rubberized handle for grip in wet conditions.

Lightweight Parang Machete

Malaysian-style parang machete with 14-inch leaf-shaped blade for jungle clearing in horticulture. As a machete variant, it fits HTS 8201.40.3000 for similar hewing tools in agriculture/forestry. Features rattan-wrapped handle for durability.

Machete Replacement Blade

24-inch spare carbon steel blade for machete repair, with pre-drilled holes for handle mounting. Classified in HTS 8201.40.3000 as parts of machetes, explicitly covered under the heading for hewing tools. Ideal for field maintenance in agriculture.

Forged Golok Machete

Indonesian golok machete with hand-forged 16-inch blade for forestry chopping and horticultural pruning. HTS 8201.40.3000 due to its role as a bill hook-like hewing tool. Buffalo horn handle adds traditional appeal.

Heavy-Duty Brush Clearing Machete

22-inch thick-spined machete for heavy brush and timber wedging in forestry operations. Meets HTS 8201.40.3000 as a machete for agriculture/forestry hewing, similar to axes. Powder-coated finish resists rust.