Product classification
HS code for Loppers: 8201.60
Tools, hand, hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears.
Classification of loppers under HS 8201.60
Loppers are classified under HS code 8201.60 because they are defined as two-handed pruning shears. The General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI) dictate that tools are classified based on their physical characteristics and intended use. Heading 8201 covers hand tools such as spades, shovels, and various types of shears used in agriculture or horticulture. Subheading 8201.60 specifically isolates hedge shears and similar two-handed shears. The distinguishing feature for this classification is the requirement for two hands to operate the tool, typically due to long handles designed to provide mechanical leverage for cutting thick branches. This differentiates them from smaller, one-handed pruning tools. The construction usually involves two pivoting blades or a blade and an anvil, made of base metal, which is a requirement for Chapter 82.
- Covers
- Bypass loppers
- Anvil loppers
- Telescopic handle loppers
- Geared or ratchet-action loppers
- Heavy-duty hedge shears
- Two-handed tree pruners
- Also under 8201.60
- 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. Loppers are frequently misclassified under HS code 8201.50, which is reserved for one-handed secateurs and similar pruners. The primary distinction is the handle length and the intended method of operation. Additionally, if the loppers are powered by a motor or pneumatic system, they must be classified under heading 8467 as tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor. Some importers also mistakenly use 8205, which is a residual category for other hand tools, but since loppers are specifically named in 8201, that code takes precedence.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820160 (the code used for loppers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820160 (the code used for loppers) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 820160, not only loppers.
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 loppers
Brazil classifies loppers under NCM 8201.60.00: HS 8201.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about loppers
What is the HS code for Loppers?
The HS code for Loppers is 820160 (Tools, hand; hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears). The HS code for loppers is 8201.60, which covers hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears, and similar two-handed shears.
How do I classify Loppers for customs?
Loppers is classified under HS code 820160 — Tools, hand; hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are loppers classified differently if they have extendable handles?
No, as long as they remain hand-operated and require two hands for use, telescopic or extendable loppers remain under HS code 8201.60.
Which countries are the top exporters of loppers (HS 820160)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820160 (the code used for loppers) 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 loppers (HS 820160)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820160 (the code used for loppers) 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.
Is the HS code for Loppers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820160 for Loppers 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 loppers in Brazil?
In Brazil, loppers (HS 820160) is classified under NCM 8201.60.00.