Adze with Curved Blade

Traditional woodworking adze with a curved steel blade perpendicular to the handle, used for shaping timber in forestry. Classified in HTS 8201.40.60.10 as an adze, a similar hewing tool for agriculture and forestry applications. Ideal for roughing out logs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.2%+35.0%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇨🇦Canada6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇩🇪Germany6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇯🇵Japan6.2%+10.0%16.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

8201.30.00Lower: 35% vs 41.2%

If featuring rotating or detachable blade heads

Secateurs, pruners, and similar rotary tools are in 8201.30, separate from fixed hewing adzes.

4417.00.80Lower: 40.1% vs 41.2%

If made primarily of wood with minimal metal

Wood tools of heading 4417 apply if not predominantly base metal parts.

8207.90Lower: 13.7% vs 41.2%

If for industrial interchangeable tool bits

Interchangeable tools for hand tools classify in 8207, not complete axes/adzes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include usage demonstration photos in import docs to distinguish from similar chisels

Ensure ergonomic handle meets safety standards; declare country-specific forestry certifications

Avoid classifying as 'hatchet' which may fall under broader axes but check blade angle