What types of tools are included in HS-4 8201?

HS-4 8201 includes hand tools like spades, shovels, axes, secateurs, and other tools used in agriculture and horticulture.

How do I choose the right HS-6 subheading?

Select the HS-6 subheading based on the specific type of tool and its primary use. For example, use HS-6 820110 for spades and HS-6 820150 for one-handed secateurs.

Can I import multiple types of tools under one HS-4 code?

You can import multiple tools under HS-4 8201, but you must classify each item correctly according to its specific HS-6 subheading.

What is the difference between HS-6 820130 and HS-6 820140?

HS-6 820130 covers mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes, while HS-6 820140 is for axes and similar hewing tools used in agriculture or horticulture.

What documentation do I need for importing tools under HS-4 8201?

You will typically need a commercial invoice, packing list, and any relevant import permits or certifications depending on your country's regulations.

HS-4 · Heading

8201 — Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry

Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8201 when importing hand tools such as spades, shovels, and axes designed for agricultural or horticultural use. For example, if you're importing a shipment of garden spades, this heading applies.

When deciding among the subheadings, consider the specific tool type. For instance, HS-6 820110 covers spades and shovels, while HS-6 820130 includes mattocks and hoes. If your product is a multi-purpose tool that combines features of both, you'll need to analyze its primary function.

If you're importing secateurs, you should look at HS-6 820150 for one-handed models or HS-6 820160 for two-handed hedge shears. The distinction hinges on the design and intended use, so ensure you classify them correctly based on their specifications.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

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Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Garden spades and shovels (HS-6 820110)
Mattocks and hoes (HS-6 820130)
Axes and bill hooks (HS-6 820140)
One-handed secateurs (HS-6 820150)
Two-handed hedge shears (HS-6 820160)
Sickles and hay knives (HS-6 820190)
Timber wedges and other hand tools (HS-6 820190)

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 8201 used for?
How do I classify my gardening tools?
What are the subheadings under HS-4 8201?
Are axes classified under HS-4 8201?
What is the difference between HS-6 820150 and HS-6 820160?
How to import hand tools like shovels and secateurs?
What documentation is needed for HS-4 8201 imports?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of tools are included in HS-4 8201?: HS-4 8201 includes hand tools like spades, shovels, axes, secateurs, and other tools used in agriculture and horticulture.
How do I choose the right HS-6 subheading?: Select the HS-6 subheading based on the specific type of tool and its primary use. For example, use HS-6 820110 for spades and HS-6 820150 for one-handed secateurs.
Can I import multiple types of tools under one HS-4 code?: You can import multiple tools under HS-4 8201, but you must classify each item correctly according to its specific HS-6 subheading.
What is the difference between HS-6 820130 and HS-6 820140?: HS-6 820130 covers mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes, while HS-6 820140 is for axes and similar hewing tools used in agriculture or horticulture.
What documentation do I need for importing tools under HS-4 8201?: You will typically need a commercial invoice, packing list, and any relevant import permits or certifications depending on your country's regulations.

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Parent context

HS code directory Chapter 82

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Pick one of these actions to move from reading to a defensible classification decision.

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Run lookup with the heading anchor HS-6 and refine by product wording.

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Move to HS-6 text where final classification decisions are made.

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