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%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
• 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