Weeding Knife from China
A narrow-bladed steel knife with a hooked tip and ergonomic handle for removing weeds and cultivating soil in gardens. Classified under HTS 8201.90.60.00 as an other horticultural handtool similar to sickles or hay knives. Its specialized design for weeding in agriculture/horticulture qualifies it here.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include photos and usage descriptions in documentation to prove horticultural purpose over kitchen/utility use
• Check for country-of-origin marking on base metal parts to meet U.S. customs requirements
• Avoid common pitfalls by distinguishing from table knives under 8211, which have different blade characteristics