Soil Fork from Japan
A hand fork with 4-6 steel tines and a hardwood handle for aerating soil, turning compost, and loosening earth in horticulture. It qualifies for HTS 8201.90.60.00 as an other handtool akin to agricultural forks, distinct from larger pitchforks. Base metal parts enable its soil-working function.
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
• Declare exact tine count and dimensions to differentiate from larger forks potentially under other subheadings
• Obtain certificates for handle materials if wood to comply with plant quarantine regulations
• Watch for misclassification as gardening sets, which may invoke statistical reporting rules