HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8201.90 – Tools, hand; forks, scythes, sickles, hay knives, timber wedges, and other hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry n.e.c. in heading 8201
HS code 8201.90 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, forks, scythes, sickles, hay knives, timber wedges, and other hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry n.e.c. in heading 8201. It is used for garden forks, pitchforks, scythes, sickles and hay knives.
What HS 8201.90 covers
This broad HS code covers a variety of hand tools primarily used in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry, not elsewhere specified within heading 8201. This includes traditional tools like forks, scythes, sickles, and hay knives, as well as timber wedges and other specialized implements. The trade in these tools reflects the diverse practices in farming and land management globally, from traditional methods to specialized tasks in modern agriculture. Major importers are often countries with significant agricultural sectors, both large-scale and small-holder, such as India, various African nations, and parts of Europe. Exporters typically include countries with established tool manufacturing industries, like China, India, and European countries. Key things to know include the regional variations in tool design, the materials used for durability (e.g., forged steel), and the balance between cost-effectiveness and ergonomic design for manual labor.
- Covers
- Garden forks
- Pitchforks
- Scythes
- Sickles
- Hay knives
- Timber wedges
- Rakes (hand-operated)
- Hoes
- Cultivators (hand-operated)
- Examples
- Spear & Jackson Digging Fork
- Truper Manure Fork
- Seymour Midwest Scythe
- Corona Sickle
- Council Tool Timber Wedge
- Bulldog Premier Border Fork
Codes often confused with 8201.90
Common mistake. This is a residual "n.e.c." code within heading 8201, meaning it covers tools not specifically listed in other subheadings of 8201 (e.g., not spades/shovels 820110, or secateurs 820150/820160). Care must be taken to ensure a tool doesn't fit a more specific 8201 subheading before classifying it here.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820190, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820190 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 $166M 34% of world exports
- 2 Germany $42M 8.6% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$27M 5.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $491M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $93M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $47M 10% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $34M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $452M 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. 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 8201.90
Brazil does not split HS 8201.90: its NCM code is 8201.90.00.
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 8201.90
What is HS code 820190?
HS code 820190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; forks, scythes, sickles, hay knives, timber wedges, and other hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry n.e.c. in heading 8201. This broad HS code covers a variety of hand tools primarily used in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry, not elsewhere specified within heading 8201. This includes traditional tools like forks, scythes, sickles, and hay knives, as well as timber wedges and other specialized implements. The trade in these tools reflects the diverse practices in farming and land management globally, from traditional methods to specialized tasks in modern agriculture. Major importers are often countries with significant agricultural sectors, both large-scale and small-holder, such as India, various African nations, and parts of Europe. Exporters typically include countries with established tool manufacturing industries, like China, India, and European countries. Key things to know include the regional variations in tool design, the materials used for durability (e.g., forged steel), and the balance between cost-effectiveness and ergonomic design for manual labor.
What products fall under HS code 820190?
Garden forks, Pitchforks, Scythes, Sickles, Hay knives, Timber wedges, Rakes (hand-operated), Hoes, Cultivators (hand-operated)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820190?
This is a residual "n.e.c." code within heading 8201, meaning it covers tools not specifically listed in other subheadings of 8201 (e.g., not spades/shovels 820110, or secateurs 820150/820160). Care must be taken to ensure a tool doesn't fit a more specific 8201 subheading before classifying it here.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820190?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820190 in UN Comtrade data were China ($166M, 34% of world exports), Germany ($42M) and Vietnam (about $27M). World exports came to about $491M, 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 820190?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820190 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($93M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($47M) and the United Kingdom ($34M). World imports came to about $452M, 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 820190 structured?
HS code 820190 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820190?
In Brazil, HS code 820190 is NCM 8201.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.