HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
8201906000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8201904000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8206000000 | Doc | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject t+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
9620005500 | Doc | 58.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
9620006500 | Doc | 57.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |




GARDEN TOOL SET HS Code Classification
Based on the provided reference data, classifying "GARDEN TOOL SET" requires careful consideration of the set's composition. Here's a breakdown of potential HS codes, assuming different scenarios for the set's contents:
1. HS Code: 8206000000 – Tools of two or more of headings 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale
- 82: Hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-operating mechanisms. This chapter broadly covers hand tools.
- 06: Specifically for sets comprising tools from headings 8202 to 8205.
- 000000: Further specifies the classification as a set.
- Tax Details: Basic Duty: The rate applicable to the most expensive article in the set. Additional Duty: 25.0% (until 2025.4.2), increasing to 30.0% after that date. Total Duty: Basic Duty + 30.0%.
- Note: This is the most likely HS code if the set contains a variety of tools falling under headings 8202-8205 (e.g., spades, forks, hoes, pruning shears). The duty rate will be determined by the highest-valued item within the set.
2. HS Code: 8201906000 – Other handtools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, and parts thereof: Other
- 82: Hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-operating mechanisms.
- 01: Hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry.
- 90: Parts thereof.
- 6000: Other.
- Tax Details: Basic Duty: 0.0%. Additional Duty: 25.0% (until 2025.4.2), increasing to 30.0% after that date. Total Duty: 55.0%.
- Note: This code applies if the set consists of miscellaneous agricultural hand tools not specifically classified elsewhere (e.g., weeders, dibbers, plant labels).
3. HS Code: 8201904000 – Other handtools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, and parts thereof: Forks, and parts thereof
- 82: Hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-operating mechanisms.
- 01: Hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry.
- 90: Parts thereof.
- 4000: Forks, and parts thereof.
- Tax Details: Basic Duty: 0.0%. Additional Duty: 25.0% (until 2025.4.2), increasing to 30.0% after that date. Total Duty: 55.0%.
- Note: Use this code if the set primarily contains garden forks.
Important Considerations & Recommendations:
- Set Composition: The exact contents of the "GARDEN TOOL SET" are crucial. Provide a detailed list of each item included.
- Material: If the set includes tools made of wood or iron/steel, codes 9620005500 (wood) or 9620006500 (iron/steel) might be applicable for those specific components, but the overall set classification will likely be 8206000000.
- Dominant Article: For 8206000000, determine the most expensive tool in the set. The duty rate for that tool will be applied to the entire set.
- Certification: Depending on the destination country, you may need certifications related to plant health or material safety.
- Invoice Detail: Ensure your commercial invoice clearly lists each item in the set with its individual value.
- Customs Ruling: If the set's composition is complex, consider obtaining a binding customs ruling from the importing country's authorities to ensure accurate classification and avoid potential delays or penalties.
Customer Reviews
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