HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8201.10 – Tools, hand; spades and shovels
HS code 8201.10 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, spades and shovels. It is used for garden spades, digging shovels, trenching shovels, snow shovels and post hole diggers (spade type).
What HS 8201.10 covers
This HS code covers basic, essential hand tools: spades and shovels. These tools are fundamental across a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, construction, gardening, and landscaping. Their trade is driven by both consumer demand for household and garden use and industrial demand for professional applications. Major importers are often countries with large agricultural sectors, significant construction activity, or high consumer spending on gardening, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK. Exporters typically include countries with strong manufacturing capabilities in metalworking and tool production, like China, India, and various European nations. Key things to know include the variations in design for specific tasks (e.g., digging, scooping, trenching), the materials used for the blade and handle (steel, fiberglass, wood), and the importance of durability and ergonomic design for market competitiveness.
- Covers
- Garden spades
- Digging shovels
- Trenching shovels
- Snow shovels
- Post hole diggers (spade type)
- Square point shovels
- Round point shovels
- Examples
- Fiskars Ergo Shovel
- Ames True Temper D-Handle Spade
- Spear & Jackson Neverbend Shovel
- Bulldog Premier Digging Spade
- Corona Max Forged Shovel
Codes often confused with 8201.10
Common mistake. This code is quite specific. It should not be confused with other hand tools like hoes (820130) or picks (820140), even though they are also used in similar contexts. The distinction lies in the specific function and design of spades and shovels.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820110 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 67% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $364M 67% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $35M 6.3% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $15M 2.8% of world exports
World total: $547M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $105M 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $25M 5.3% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $21M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $466M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8201.10
Brazil does not split HS 8201.10: its NCM code is 8201.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8201.10
What is HS code 820110?
HS code 820110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; spades and shovels. This HS code covers basic, essential hand tools: spades and shovels. These tools are fundamental across a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, construction, gardening, and landscaping. Their trade is driven by both consumer demand for household and garden use and industrial demand for professional applications. Major importers are often countries with large agricultural sectors, significant construction activity, or high consumer spending on gardening, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK. Exporters typically include countries with strong manufacturing capabilities in metalworking and tool production, like China, India, and various European nations. Key things to know include the variations in design for specific tasks (e.g., digging, scooping, trenching), the materials used for the blade and handle (steel, fiberglass, wood), and the importance of durability and ergonomic design for market competitiveness.
What products fall under HS code 820110?
Garden spades, Digging shovels, Trenching shovels, Snow shovels, Post hole diggers (spade type), Square point shovels, Round point shovels
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820110?
This code is quite specific. It should not be confused with other hand tools like hoes (820130) or picks (820140), even though they are also used in similar contexts. The distinction lies in the specific function and design of spades and shovels.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($364M, 67% of world exports), Mexico ($35M) and Brazil ($15M). World exports came to about $547M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 820110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820110 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($105M, 22% of world imports), Germany ($25M) and the Netherlands ($21M). World imports came to about $466M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 820110 structured?
HS code 820110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820110?
In Brazil, HS code 820110 is NCM 8201.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.