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Steel Hand Pruning Saw

A manual pruning saw with a sharp steel blade designed for cutting branches and tree limbs in gardening. Classified under HTS 8205.59.5510 as an other edged handtool made of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified. It features a fixed steel edge for pruning tasks.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+50.0%55.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+25.0%30.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+25.0%30.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+25.0%30.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+25.0%30.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8201.50.00Lower: 40.3% vs 55.3%

If designed for agricultural or forestry use

Tools like pruning saws for plowing or tilling fall under heading 8201 for agricultural handtools.

8211.92.40Lower: 29.6% vs 55.3%

If marketed as a sheath-type hunting knife

Fixed-blade knives in substantial sheaths for hunting are classified in 8211.92 per statistical notes.

8205.59.55Same rate: 55.3%

If the blade is under 25.4 cm in length

Shorter edged handtools are separated into specific statistical suffixes within the same subheading.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the blade is fixed and not folding to avoid reclassification under pocket knife headings

• Provide detailed material composition certificates confirming iron or steel construction

• Label as 'hand pruning saw' to distinguish from power tool accessories