Adze from Germany
A traditional hewing tool with a perpendicular blade for shaping timber in forestry and boatbuilding, featuring a curved hafted head. Falls under HTS 8201.40.60 as a bill hook or similar hewing tool for forestry use. Its blade orientation distinguishes it from axes but keeps it in the same category.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide usage demonstrations or manuals proving hewing function in agriculture/forestry to prevent shift to parts (8201.90)
• Inspect for sharp edges compliance with safety standards like ASTM for hand tools to avoid CBP holds