Cordless Electric Pruning Shears from Germany
Battery-powered pruning shears with self-contained electric motor designed for trimming vines and branches in vineyards and orchards. Classified under HTS 8467.89.50.60 as a handheld pneumatic, hydraulic or electric motor tool specifically for agricultural and horticultural use. The tool features replaceable blades and ergonomic grip for prolonged field operation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the tool is explicitly designed for agricultural use with manufacturer specs; general-purpose shears may classify elsewhere
• Include end-use certificates proving horticultural application to avoid reclassification during customs exam