Broad Axe
A wide-bladed axe for hewing logs into beams in forestry, with one flat side for straight timber dressing. It is classified under HTS 8201.40.60 as an axe or similar hewing tool for forestry applications. The broad blade fits the 'other' category for specialized hewing.
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If featuring a toothed saw blade instead of axe edge
Saw blades for hand saws classify under 8202, distinct from striking hewing tools.
If handle-only import without metal head
Wooden tool handles of base metal tools can fall under Chapter 44 if not assembled.
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• Use photos in entry docs showing flat blade side to confirm hewing vs. chopping function
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Felling Axe
A heavy-duty axe designed for chopping down trees in forestry operations, featuring a forged steel head and a sturdy hickory handle. It falls under HTS 8201.40.60 as an axe, which is a hewing tool used in forestry. The 'other' category applies since it is not a specifically enumerated type like hatchets.
Splitting Maul
A large, wedge-shaped maul used for splitting firewood logs along the grain in forestry and horticultural wood processing. Classified under HTS 8201.40.60 as a similar hewing tool to axes, used in forestry applications. Its substantial weight and broad poll distinguish it from lighter axes.
Hatchet
A compact one-handed hatchet for camping, kindling chopping, and light forestry tasks, with a sharpened poll for hammering. It qualifies under HTS 8201.40.60 as a small axe or similar hewing tool used in horticulture and forestry. The 'other' subheading covers non-specialized axes.
Bill Hook
A curved blade tool on a long handle for pruning hedges and light wood hewing in horticulture, similar to a sickle but for thicker branches. Classified in HTS 8201.40.60 as a bill hook, a hewing tool used in horticulture and forestry. The 'other' covers various pruning hewing variants.
Fire Axe
A specialized pick-head axe for breaching doors and ventilation in firefighting, used in forestry fire control. Falls under HTS 8201.40.60 as a hewing tool similar to axes for forestry/emergency use. 'Other' includes such rugged variants.
Doloire Axe
A cooper's hewing axe with a slanted broad blade for shaping barrel staves in forestry-related woodworking. Classified under HTS 8201.40.60 as a specialized axe hewing tool for forestry crafts. Fits 'other' for niche hewing applications.