Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks, and parts thereof, of base metal. This chapter includes hand tools, power tools, knives, razors, scissors, agricultural tools, forestry tools, gardening tools, etc. Note, however, that this chapter does not cover machine tools (e.g., machine tool cutters are classified in the latter part of Chapter 82 or Chapter 84), nor certain specialized tools. The core characteristic is that these tools are usually made of base metal and are used for manual operation or as attachments for power tools. Heading 8201 covers hand tools, including spades, shovels, picks, hoes, forks, rakes, axes, billhooks, sickles, secateurs, grass shears, hedge shears, punches, and other hand tools for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. However, this heading does not cover power tools (e.g., chain saws are classified in 8467), nor certain specialized tools such as leather-working knives. Its core is hand-operated tools for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. The first 2 digits 82: indicates Chapter 82, tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks, and parts thereof, of base metal. The 3rd-4th digits 01: indicates heading 8201, hand tools, including tools for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. The 5th-6th digits 90: indicates subheading 820190, namely other agricultural tools. Under 8201, there are multiple subheadings: 820110 spades and shovels; 820120 forks; 820130 picks, hoes, rakes; 820140 axes, billhooks, and similar hewing tools; 820150 secateurs (including poultry shears) and similar one-handed pruners and shears; 820160 hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears, and similar two-handed shears; 820190 other hand tools for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. Therefore, 820190 covers other agricultural tools not elsewhere specified, such as: sickles, machetes, grass shears, hole diggers, transplanters, weeders, loosening tools, etc. This product is classified under 820190 because it is a hand tool used for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry and is not specified in a more specific subheading under 8201. For example, if it is a spade or shovel, it should be classified under 820110; if it is a fork, under 820120; if it is a pick, hoe, or rake, under 820130; if it is an axe or billhook, under 820140; if it is secateurs, under 820150; if it is hedge shears, under 820160. Only other agricultural tools that do not belong to these specific subheadings are classified under 820190.
Chapter
Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks, and parts thereof, of base metal. This chapter includes hand tools, power tools, knives, razors, scissors, agricultural tools, forestry tools, gardening tools, etc. Note, however, that this chapter does not cover machine tools (e.g., machine tool cutters are classified in the latter part of Chapter 82 or Chapter 84), nor certain specialized tools. The core characteristic is that these tools are usually made of base metal and are used for manual operation or as attachments for power tools.
Heading
Heading 8201 covers hand tools, including spades, shovels, picks, hoes, forks, rakes, axes, billhooks, sickles, secateurs, grass shears, hedge shears, punches, and other hand tools for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. However, this heading does not cover power tools (e.g., chain saws are classified in 8467), nor certain specialized tools such as leather-working knives. Its core is hand-operated tools for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 82: indicates Chapter 82, tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, forks, and parts thereof, of base metal. The 3rd-4th digits 01: indicates heading 8201, hand tools, including tools for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. The 5th-6th digits 90: indicates subheading 820190, namely other agricultural tools. Under 8201, there are multiple subheadings: 820110 spades and shovels; 820120 forks; 820130 picks, hoes, rakes; 820140 axes, billhooks, and similar hewing tools; 820150 secateurs (including poultry shears) and similar one-handed pruners and shears; 820160 hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears, and similar two-handed shears; 820190 other hand tools for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. Therefore, 820190 covers other agricultural tools not elsewhere specified, such as: sickles, machetes, grass shears, hole diggers, transplanters, weeders, loosening tools, etc.
Classification Basis
This product is classified under 820190 because it is a hand tool used for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry and is not specified in a more specific subheading under 8201. For example, if it is a spade or shovel, it should be classified under 820110; if it is a fork, under 820120; if it is a pick, hoe, or rake, under 820130; if it is an axe or billhook, under 820140; if it is secateurs, under 820150; if it is hedge shears, under 820160. Only other agricultural tools that do not belong to these specific subheadings are classified under 820190.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Fill in the specific name of the tool, such as sickle, machete, grass shears, etc. Standard Chinese names should be used and should be consistent with the actual goods. Use: Explain the use of the tool, such as for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. It should be specific, such as "used for harvesting grain," "used for pruning branches." Material: Fill in the material of the main parts of the tool, such as "steel," "iron," "stainless steel," etc. If there is a handle, the handle material should also be stated. Brand: Fill in the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "unbranded." Model: Fill in the model or specifications, such as size, weight, etc. If there is no model, fill in "no model." Processing Method: Explain the manufacturing process of the tool, such as "forging," "casting," "stamping," etc. Is It Power-Driven: State whether the tool has a power device, such as "non-power-driven," "manual." Example of customs declaration:
Product Name: Sickle
Use: For harvesting grain
Material: Steel blade, wooden handle
Brand: Unbranded
Model: No model
Processing Method: Forging
Is It Power-Driven: Non-power-driven
HS Code: 820190
Declaration Elements: 1. Product Name: Sickle; 2. Use: Harvesting grain; 3. Material: Steel blade, wooden handle; 4. Brand: Unbranded; 5. Model: No model; 6. Processing Method: Forging; 7. Is It Power-Driven: Non-power-driven. Mistakenly classifying power tools under 820190, such as electric pruners, which should be classified under 8467. Mistakenly classifying tools that belong to other subheadings of 8201 under 820190, such as secateurs, which should be classified under 820150. Incomplete declaration elements, such as missing material or use, leading to classification disputes.
Product Name
Fill in the specific name of the tool, such as sickle, machete, grass shears, etc. Standard Chinese names should be used and should be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Using general names such as "agricultural tools" without specifying the tool type.
Use
Explain the use of the tool, such as for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. It should be specific, such as "used for harvesting grain," "used for pruning branches."
⚠️ Only filling in "agricultural use," which is too broad.
Material
Fill in the material of the main parts of the tool, such as "steel," "iron," "stainless steel," etc. If there is a handle, the handle material should also be stated.
⚠️ Only writing "metal" without specifying steel or iron.
Brand
Fill in the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "unbranded."
⚠️ Confusing brand with trademark, resulting in inaccurate filling.
Model
Fill in the model or specifications, such as size, weight, etc. If there is no model, fill in "no model."
⚠️ Confusing model with item number, or leaving it blank.
Processing Method
Explain the manufacturing process of the tool, such as "forging," "casting," "stamping," etc.
⚠️ Filling in "machining" or other non-specific methods.
Is It Power-Driven
State whether the tool has a power device, such as "non-power-driven," "manual."
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring a manual tool as a power tool.
Example： Example of customs declaration:
Product Name: Sickle
Use: For harvesting grain
Material: Steel blade, wooden handle
Brand: Unbranded
Model: No model
Processing Method: Forging
Is It Power-Driven: Non-power-driven
HS Code: 820190
Declaration Elements: 1. Product Name: Sickle; 2. Use: Harvesting grain; 3. Material: Steel blade, wooden handle; 4. Brand: Unbranded; 5. Model: No model; 6. Processing Method: Forging; 7. Is It Power-Driven: Non-power-driven.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying power tools under 820190, such as electric pruners, which should be classified under 8467.
Mistakenly classifying tools that belong to other subheadings of 8201 under 820190, such as secateurs, which should be classified under 820150.
Incomplete declaration elements, such as missing material or use, leading to classification disputes.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core criteria for classification: First, confirm whether the product is a hand tool and is used for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. Second, check whether it belongs to a more specific subheading under 8201, such as spades, shovels, forks, picks, hoes, rakes, axes, billhooks, secateurs, hedge shears, etc. If it belongs to these specific subheadings, it should be classified under the corresponding subheading; if not, it is classified under 820190. In addition, attention should be paid to whether the tool has a power device. If it has a power device, it should not be classified under 8201 but under Chapter 84 or Chapter 85. Finally, confirm whether the tool is made of base metal; if it is not made of base metal, it may be classified under other chapters. 820110 Spades and shovels: 820110 specifically refers to spades and shovels, while 820190 covers other agricultural tools not elsewhere specified. If the product is a spade or shovel, it must be classified under 820110. 820130 Picks, hoes, rakes: 820130 includes picks, hoes, rakes, which have specific shapes and uses. If the product is a pick, hoe, or rake, it should be classified under 820130, not 820190. 820150 Secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears: 820150 includes secateurs, poultry shears, and similar one-handed pruners and shears. If the product is secateurs, it should be classified under 820150, not 820190. 820160 Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears, and similar two-handed shears: 820160 includes hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears, and similar two-handed shears. If the product is one-handed hedge shears, it should be classified under 820160. 8467 Portable power tools: 8467 includes portable tools with power devices, such as electric saws and electric pruners. If the tool is power-driven, it should be classified under 8467, not 8201. Is it a hand tool? Is it used for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry? Is it made of base metal? Does it belong to a more specific subheading under 8201? Does it have a power device?
Basis
Core criteria for classification: First, confirm whether the product is a hand tool and is used for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. Second, check whether it belongs to a more specific subheading under 8201, such as spades, shovels, forks, picks, hoes, rakes, axes, billhooks, secateurs, hedge shears, etc. If it belongs to these specific subheadings, it should be classified under the corresponding subheading; if not, it is classified under 820190. In addition, attention should be paid to whether the tool has a power device. If it has a power device, it should not be classified under 8201 but under Chapter 84 or Chapter 85. Finally, confirm whether the tool is made of base metal; if it is not made of base metal, it may be classified under other chapters.
Confused Codes：
820110 - Spades and shovels
820110 specifically refers to spades and shovels, while 820190 covers other agricultural tools not elsewhere specified. If the product is a spade or shovel, it must be classified under 820110.
820130 - Picks, hoes, rakes
820130 includes picks, hoes, rakes, which have specific shapes and uses. If the product is a pick, hoe, or rake, it should be classified under 820130, not 820190.
820150 - Secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears
820150 includes secateurs, poultry shears, and similar one-handed pruners and shears. If the product is secateurs, it should be classified under 820150, not 820190.
820160 - Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears, and similar two-handed shears
820160 includes hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears, and similar two-handed shears. If the product is one-handed hedge shears, it should be classified under 820160.
8467 - Portable power tools
8467 includes portable tools with power devices, such as electric saws and electric pruners. If the tool is power-driven, it should be classified under 8467, not 8201.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it a hand tool?
✓ Is it used for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry?
✓ Is it made of base metal?
✓ Does it belong to a more specific subheading under 8201?
✓ Does it have a power device?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the tax rate for HS Code 820190? You can check the latest tax rate through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or by consulting a customs broker. Tax rates vary by country, trade agreement, and origin of goods, so it is recommended to rely on real-time customs data. What is the difference between 820190 and 820130? 820130 specifically refers to picks, hoes, rakes, while 820190 covers other agricultural tools not elsewhere specified. If your product is a pick, hoe, or rake, it should be classified under 820130; if it is a sickle, machete, etc., it is classified under 820190. Which HS code should an electric pruner be classified under? An electric pruner is a power tool and should be classified under 8467, not 820190. 820190 applies only to non-power-driven hand tools. What declaration elements are required when declaring 820190? Generally, product name, use, material, brand, model, processing method, whether power-driven, etc., are required. Specific requirements are subject to customs; it is recommended to confirm with a customs broker in advance. If the tool handle is plastic, can it still be classified under 820190? Yes, as long as the working part of the tool is made of base metal and the whole conforms to the description of 8201, it can be classified under 820190. The handle material does not affect classification. Does 820190 include small gardening shovels? If a small gardening shovel is a spade or shovel, it should be classified under 820110; if it is another type of small tool, such as a transplanter, it is classified under 820190. How can I determine whether a tool is "agricultural"? Agricultural generally means used for agricultural production, such as cultivation, harvesting, pruning, etc. If the tool is mainly used for horticulture or forestry, it also falls within the scope of 8201. However, note that certain specialized tools may be classified under other headings. What is the export tax rebate rate for 820190? The export tax rebate rate may be adjusted according to national policies. It is recommended to check the latest announcements from the State Taxation Administration or customs. You may also consult a professional customs broker for real-time information.
Q: How can I check the tax rate for HS Code 820190?
A: You can check the latest tax rate through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or by consulting a customs broker. Tax rates vary by country, trade agreement, and origin of goods, so it is recommended to rely on real-time customs data.
Q: What is the difference between 820190 and 820130?
A: 820130 specifically refers to picks, hoes, rakes, while 820190 covers other agricultural tools not elsewhere specified. If your product is a pick, hoe, or rake, it should be classified under 820130; if it is a sickle, machete, etc., it is classified under 820190.
Q: Which HS code should an electric pruner be classified under?
A: An electric pruner is a power tool and should be classified under 8467, not 820190. 820190 applies only to non-power-driven hand tools.
Q: What declaration elements are required when declaring 820190?
A: Generally, product name, use, material, brand, model, processing method, whether power-driven, etc., are required. Specific requirements are subject to customs; it is recommended to confirm with a customs broker in advance.
Q: If the tool handle is plastic, can it still be classified under 820190?
A: Yes, as long as the working part of the tool is made of base metal and the whole conforms to the description of 8201, it can be classified under 820190. The handle material does not affect classification.
Q: Does 820190 include small gardening shovels?
A: If a small gardening shovel is a spade or shovel, it should be classified under 820110; if it is another type of small tool, such as a transplanter, it is classified under 820190.
Q: How can I determine whether a tool is "agricultural"?
A: Agricultural generally means used for agricultural production, such as cultivation, harvesting, pruning, etc. If the tool is mainly used for horticulture or forestry, it also falls within the scope of 8201. However, note that certain specialized tools may be classified under other headings.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 820190?
A: The export tax rebate rate may be adjusted according to national policies. It is recommended to check the latest announcements from the State Taxation Administration or customs. You may also consult a professional customs broker for real-time information.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.