Felling Axe with Fiberglass Handle from Japan
A heavy-duty felling axe designed for chopping down trees in forestry operations, featuring a sharpened steel blade and durable fiberglass handle. Classified under HTS 8201.40.60.10 as an axe, a hewing tool used in forestry. The broad blade and weight make it ideal for large timber work.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the blade material meets base metal requirements and obtain certificates of origin for preferential duty treatment
• Label products clearly as 'forestry axes' to avoid misclassification as household tools; include handle composition in documentation