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Garden Hand Trowel from Japan

A small hand-held trowel made of stamped steel with a wooden handle, used for digging, planting, and transplanting in gardening. It falls under HTS 8201.90.60.00 as an other handtool specifically designed for horticultural tasks like soil cultivation. The base metal blade distinguishes it from larger shovels or spades.

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

Verify the tool's primary use for agriculture/horticulture with product specs to avoid reclassification as a general-purpose tool

Provide detailed invoices specifying base metal parts and horticultural end-use to support HTS 8201.90.60.00

Ensure wooden handles comply with ISPM 15 fumigation standards if applicable to prevent pest-related delays