Adze from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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