Broad Axe from Japan
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.
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
• Use photos in entry docs showing flat blade side to confirm hewing vs. chopping function
• Certify handle wood as FSC-sourced if marketing sustainability to aid green import preferences