Adze with Curved Blade from Germany
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 — 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
• 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