HS Code for Mattocks

Mattocks are classified under HS code 8201.30. This code falls within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8201 specifically addresses hand tools such as spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, and rakes used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. Mattocks are versatile digging tools with a head typically featuring a long handle and a wooden or fiberglass shaft, with one end of the head being an adze and the other either a pick or a cutter. Because they are manual tools designed for soil preparation and excavation, they are grouped with other similar impact and digging tools in subheading 8201.30. The classification is straightforward based on the tool's physical form and its intended manual use in land cultivation. It excludes power-operated tools or machinery, which would be classified under Chapter 84. The classification remains 8201.30 whether the tool is imported as a complete unit or as a base metal head intended for later assembly with a handle.

Products Included

• Pick-mattocks
• Cutter mattocks
• Garden mattocks
• Heavy-duty digging mattocks
• Mattock heads (base metal)
• Combined pick and hoe tools

Common Misclassification

Mattocks are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8201.10 (spades and shovels) or 8205.59 (other hand tools). However, 8201.30 is the specific provision for mattocks and picks. Another error involves classifying them under 8432 if they are parts of a machine; 8201.30 is strictly for hand-operated tools. If the tool is made of plastic, it would be classified in Chapter 39 rather than 82.

FAQ

What is the HS code for mattocks?

The HS code for mattocks, along with picks, hoes, and rakes, is 8201.30.

Are the handles classified separately?

If the handles are imported with the metal heads, the entire tool is classified under 8201.30. If wooden handles are imported alone, they are classified under 4417.00.