Adze with Curved Blade from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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