HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8201.60 – Tools, hand; hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears
HS code 8201.60 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears. It is used for hedge shears, loppers, branch cutters, tree pruners (two-handed) and border shears.
What HS 8201.60 covers
This HS code covers a category of hand tools characterized by their two-handed operation: hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears (loppers), and similar large shears. These tools are indispensable for landscaping, horticulture, and forestry, used for trimming hedges, cutting thicker branches, and shaping shrubs. Their trade is driven by professional landscaping services, nurseries, and home gardeners with larger properties. Major importers are countries with extensive green spaces, large agricultural sectors, or a strong DIY gardening culture, such as the USA, Germany, the UK, and Canada. Exporters typically include nations with robust manufacturing capabilities for garden and agricultural tools, like China, Germany, and Japan. Key things to know include the importance of blade sharpness and durability, the leverage provided by long handles, and ergonomic features that reduce strain during prolonged use.
- Covers
- Hedge shears
- Loppers
- Branch cutters
- Tree pruners (two-handed)
- Border shears
- Grass shears (long-handled)
- Topiary shears
- Bypass loppers
- Examples
- Fiskars PowerGear Lopper
- Felco 210-60 Lopper
- Corona SL 3260 Lopper
- Spear & Jackson Razorsharp Hedge Shears
- Gardena Comfort Hedge Clippers
Codes often confused with 8201.60
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 820150, which covers *one-handed* secateurs, as the defining characteristic here is the requirement for two hands for operation. It should also not be confused with powered hedge trimmers (846789) which are machinery.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820160, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820160 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 $92M 34% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$32M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Vietnam* ~$27M 10% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $269M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $46M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $28M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $25M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $275M 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 8201.60
Brazil does not split HS 8201.60: its NCM code is 8201.60.00.
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 8201.60
What is HS code 820160?
HS code 820160 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears. This HS code covers a category of hand tools characterized by their two-handed operation: hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears (loppers), and similar large shears. These tools are indispensable for landscaping, horticulture, and forestry, used for trimming hedges, cutting thicker branches, and shaping shrubs. Their trade is driven by professional landscaping services, nurseries, and home gardeners with larger properties. Major importers are countries with extensive green spaces, large agricultural sectors, or a strong DIY gardening culture, such as the USA, Germany, the UK, and Canada. Exporters typically include nations with robust manufacturing capabilities for garden and agricultural tools, like China, Germany, and Japan. Key things to know include the importance of blade sharpness and durability, the leverage provided by long handles, and ergonomic features that reduce strain during prolonged use.
What products fall under HS code 820160?
Hedge shears, Loppers, Branch cutters, Tree pruners (two-handed), Border shears, Grass shears (long-handled), Topiary shears, Bypass loppers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820160?
This code is distinct from 820150, which covers *one-handed* secateurs, as the defining characteristic here is the requirement for two hands for operation. It should also not be confused with powered hedge trimmers (846789) which are machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820160?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820160 in UN Comtrade data were China ($92M, 34% of world exports), Taiwan (about $32M) and Vietnam (about $27M). World exports came to about $269M, 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 820160?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820160 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($46M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($28M) and France ($25M). World imports came to about $275M, 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 820160 structured?
HS code 820160 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820160?
In Brazil, HS code 820160 is NCM 8201.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.