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Garden Cleaning Shovel

A garden cleaning shovel is a hand tool used for a variety of tasks relating to garden maintenance, primarily involving the collection and removal of debris, soil, and weeds. It differs from digging shovels in its design, being optimized for scooping and sweeping rather than penetrating and lifting heavy soil.

Material

• Steel: The most common material for the blade, offering durability and strength. Carbon steel is frequently used, sometimes with heat treatment for increased hardness. Stainless steel blades are available, providing corrosion resistance.
• Aluminum: Lighter than steel, aluminum shovels are suitable for smaller tasks and users who prefer reduced weight. They are less durable than steel options.
• Plastic: Often used for lightweight, rust-proof models, typically for moving leaves or very loose debris. Less robust for heavier tasks.
• Wood/Fiberglass/Metal: Handles are constructed from these materials. Wood provides a comfortable grip but requires maintenance. Fiberglass and metal offer greater strength and durability. Ergonomic handle designs are common, incorporating D-grips or comfort grips.

Purpose

• Debris Removal: Clearing leaves, grass clippings, small branches, and other garden waste.
• Weed Control: Cutting through weeds at the surface or lifting small weeds with their roots.
• Soil Leveling: Smoothing and shaping soil surfaces.
• Path/Patio Cleaning: Sweeping loose materials from paved areas.
• Moving Mulch/Gravel: Transferring smaller quantities of loose materials.

Function

The blade is typically wider and more curved than a digging shovel, designed for scooping action. The edge is generally less pointed and may be slightly rounded to prevent damage to surfaces. Some models feature a 'V' shaped blade for more efficient scooping. The handle provides leverage for lifting and moving materials.

Usage Scenarios

• Residential Gardens: Common tool for maintaining lawns, flowerbeds, and vegetable gardens.
• Landscaping: Used in professional landscaping for cleanup and minor maintenance tasks.
• Path and Driveway Maintenance: Clearing debris from paved surfaces.
• Compost Pile Management: Moving and turning compost materials.

Common Types

• Leaf Shovel: Specifically designed for collecting leaves, with a wide, often plastic blade.
• Weed Shovel (also called a Scuffle Hoe): Features a flat blade for cutting weeds at the soil surface. Often has a long handle for standing use.
• Transfer Shovel: A smaller shovel with a curved blade for moving materials into containers or piles.
• All-Purpose Garden Shovel: A versatile option suitable for a range of tasks, typically with a steel blade and a D-grip handle.
• Snow Shovel (light duty): Some garden cleaning shovels are suitable for light snow removal, but are not designed for heavy snow loads.

The declared goods, a garden cleaning shovel, fall under the category of hand tools used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. Specifically, it is a type of spade or shovel.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 8201100000: Spades and shovels, and parts thereof.
  • 82: Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, hand tools, and articles of base metal.
  • 01: Heading 01 specifically covers spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes.
  • 100000: This subheading further specifies spades and shovels, and parts thereof.
  • Tax Rate Details: Basic tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%. Total tariff: 55.0%.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'garden cleaning shovel' are limited, with only the following 1 found.