Fire Axe from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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