Product classification
HS code for Mattocks: 8201.30
Tools, hand, mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes.
Classification of mattocks under HS 8201.30
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.
- Covers
- Pick-mattocks
- Cutter mattocks
- Garden mattocks
- Heavy-duty digging mattocks
- Mattock heads (base metal)
- Combined pick and hoe tools
- Also under 8201.30
- Fiskars Ergo Rake
- Truper Pick Mattock
- Corona Forged Hoe
- Ames True Temper Rake
Codes often confused with 8201.30
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820130 (the code used for mattocks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820130 (the code used for mattocks) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 820130, not only mattocks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $264M 61% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $39M 9.1% of world exports
- 3 Germany $15M 3.5% of world exports
World total: $434M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $92M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $23M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 Mozambique $18M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $382M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 mattocks
Brazil classifies mattocks under NCM 8201.30.00: HS 8201.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mattocks
What is the HS code for Mattocks?
The HS code for Mattocks is 820130 (Tools, hand; mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes). The HS code for mattocks, along with picks, hoes, and rakes, is 8201.30.
How do I classify Mattocks for customs?
Mattocks is classified under HS code 820130 — Tools, hand; mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of mattocks (HS 820130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820130 (the code used for mattocks) in UN Comtrade data were China ($264M, 61% of world exports), Mexico ($39M) and Germany ($15M). World exports came to about $434M, 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 mattocks (HS 820130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820130 (the code used for mattocks) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($92M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($23M) and Mozambique ($18M). World imports came to about $382M, 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 Mattocks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820130 for Mattocks 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 mattocks in Brazil?
In Brazil, mattocks (HS 820130) is classified under NCM 8201.30.00.