Fire Axe from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include NFPA compliance certifications for firefighting tools to support classification and safety clearance
• Declare as 'industrial safety tools' to differentiate from consumer axes
• Avoid pairing with non-tool items that could trigger 8215 set rules