HTS 8201.60.00.00: US import duty from China

Handtools of the following kinds and base metal parts thereof: spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears, and parts thereof. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.

Duty rate & fees

ChargeRate
Base duty (MFN)2.8%
Section 301 (Lists 1-4)25%
Total duty (on customs value)27.8%
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50)
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean0.125%

Worked example: $10,000 shipment

Customs value$10,000.00
Base duty (MFN)$280.00
Section 301 (Lists 1-4)$2,500.00
Merchandise Processing Fee$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee$12.50
Total landed cost$12,827.14

Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →

FAQ

What is the import duty on HTS 8201.60.00.00 from China?

Goods classified under HTS 8201.60.00.00 (Handtools of the following kinds and base metal parts thereof: spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears, and parts thereof) have a duty of 27.8% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).

What does HTS code 8201.60.00.00 cover?

Handtools of the following kinds and base metal parts thereof: spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears, and parts thereof. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.

How much does it cost to import HTS 8201.60.00.00 from China?

On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,827, about 28.3% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.

Related codes in heading 8201

All of Chapter 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof

Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.