HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8201.50 – Tools, hand; one-handed secateurs (including poultry shears)
HS code 8201.50 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, one-handed secateurs (including poultry shears). It is used for bypass secateurs, anvil secateurs, rose pruners, grape shears and floral snips.
What HS 8201.50 covers
This HS code covers one-handed secateurs, which are pruning shears designed for single-hand operation, and also includes poultry shears. These tools are widely used in horticulture, viticulture, gardening, and for specific kitchen tasks. Their trade is influenced by seasonal demand in agricultural and gardening sectors, as well as consumer trends in home gardening and cooking. Major importers are countries with significant agricultural production, extensive gardening cultures, or high demand for kitchen tools, such as the USA, Germany, France, and Japan. Exporters often include nations known for precision tool manufacturing, like Germany, Japan, and China. Key things to know include the importance of blade quality (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel), ergonomic handle design for comfort and reduced fatigue, and the different cutting mechanisms (bypass, anvil) suited for various plant types or food items.
- Covers
- Bypass secateurs
- Anvil secateurs
- Rose pruners
- Grape shears
- Floral snips
- Poultry shears
- Garden hand pruners
- Bonsai shears
- Examples
- Felco 2 Pruning Shears
- Fiskars PowerGear Pruner
- Corona BP 3180 Bypass Pruner
- Wüsthof Poultry Shears
- ARS HP-VS8Z Pruner
Codes often confused with 8201.50
Common mistake. This code is specific to *one-handed* secateurs and poultry shears. It should not be confused with 820160, which covers *two-handed* pruning shears and hedge shears, as the number of hands required for operation is the key differentiator.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820150, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820150 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 14% 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 $138M 35% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$47M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $41M 10% of world exports
World total: $398M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $51M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $49M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $43M 11% of world imports
World total: $380M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 8201.50
Brazil does not split HS 8201.50: its NCM code is 8201.50.00.
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 8201.50
What is HS code 820150?
HS code 820150 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; one-handed secateurs (including poultry shears). This HS code covers one-handed secateurs, which are pruning shears designed for single-hand operation, and also includes poultry shears. These tools are widely used in horticulture, viticulture, gardening, and for specific kitchen tasks. Their trade is influenced by seasonal demand in agricultural and gardening sectors, as well as consumer trends in home gardening and cooking. Major importers are countries with significant agricultural production, extensive gardening cultures, or high demand for kitchen tools, such as the USA, Germany, France, and Japan. Exporters often include nations known for precision tool manufacturing, like Germany, Japan, and China. Key things to know include the importance of blade quality (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel), ergonomic handle design for comfort and reduced fatigue, and the different cutting mechanisms (bypass, anvil) suited for various plant types or food items.
What products fall under HS code 820150?
Bypass secateurs, Anvil secateurs, Rose pruners, Grape shears, Floral snips, Poultry shears, Garden hand pruners, Bonsai shears
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820150?
This code is specific to *one-handed* secateurs and poultry shears. It should not be confused with 820160, which covers *two-handed* pruning shears and hedge shears, as the number of hands required for operation is the key differentiator.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820150?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820150 in UN Comtrade data were China ($138M, 35% of world exports), Taiwan (about $47M) and Germany ($41M). World exports came to about $398M, 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 820150?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820150 in UN Comtrade data were France ($51M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($49M) and Germany ($43M). World imports came to about $380M, 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 820150 structured?
HS code 820150 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820150?
In Brazil, HS code 820150 is NCM 8201.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.