Tree Pruning Lopper Head from Japan
Replacement forged steel head assembly for manual lopping shears to cut thick branches in arboriculture. As base metal parts of horticultural tools, fits HTS 8201.90.60.00 under other forestry handtools. Bypass or anvil style for clean pruning.
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
• Specify cutting capacity (e.g
• 2-inch branches) to prove forestry use
• Galvanized finish documentation prevents corrosion duty disputes
• Balance sets carefully to avoid chapter note reclassification to 8215