Product classification
HS code for Garden forks: 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.
Classification of garden forks under HS 8201.90
Garden forks are essential manual tools for soil cultivation and are classified under HS code 8201.90. This classification is governed by the rules of Chapter 82, which covers tools and implements made of base metal. Heading 8201 specifically includes hand tools such as spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, and rakes of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. The garden fork, characterized by its multiple tines and manual handle, fits perfectly into this group. Since the HS subheadings 8201.10 through 8201.60 cover specific items like spades, mattocks, and axes, the garden fork falls into the residual category 8201.90, which covers "other" hand tools. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the fork is designed for heavy-duty digging or light-duty border work, provided it is a hand-operated tool. The material of the handle (wood, fiberglass, or plastic) does not change the classification as long as the working head is made of base metal, which is the defining characteristic for Chapter 82 tools.
- Covers
- Standard digging forks with four tines
- Border forks for smaller garden beds
- Manure and pitchforks for agricultural use
- Hand-held weeding forks
- Potato forks and broadforks
- Compost forks
- Also under 8201.90
- 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. Garden forks are often misclassified under 8201.10, which is reserved for spades and shovels. While they are used together, the physical structure of tines versus a solid blade necessitates the move to 8201.90. Another common error is using 8432.29, which covers animal-drawn or machine-drawn harrows and cultivators. If the fork is a hand tool, it must remain in Chapter 82. Furthermore, forks made of plastic might be argued under 3926.90, but if they are designed as functional horticultural tools, 8201 remains the primary heading regardless of the handle material, provided the working head is metal. Misidentifying these can lead to incorrect duty rates during importation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820190 (the code used for garden forks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820190 (the code used for garden forks) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 820190, not only garden forks.
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 garden forks
Brazil classifies garden forks under NCM 8201.90.00: HS 8201.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about garden forks
What is the HS code for Garden forks?
The HS code for Garden forks is 820190 (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). The HS code for garden forks is 8201.90, which covers other hand tools used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry.
How do I classify Garden forks for customs?
Garden forks is classified under HS code 820190 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include power-operated garden forks?
No, power-operated or mechanical soil-working tools are classified under heading 8432, as 8201 is strictly for hand tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of garden forks (HS 820190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820190 (the code used for garden forks) 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 garden forks (HS 820190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820190 (the code used for garden forks) 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.
Is the HS code for Garden forks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820190 for Garden forks is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for garden forks in Brazil?
In Brazil, garden forks (HS 820190) is classified under NCM 8201.90.00.