Product classification
HS code for Picks: 8201.30
Tools, hand, mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes.
Classification of picks under HS 8201.30
Hand-operated picks are classified under HS code 8201.30. This classification is part of Chapter 82, which encompasses tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8201 specifically covers hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. Subheading 8201.30 is a collective category for mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes. The classification is determined by the tool's physical characteristics and its intended manual use. A pick typically consists of a heavy metal head, pointed at one or both ends, mounted at right angles to a handle. It is designed for breaking up hard ground, rocks, or pavement. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), the material composition (base metal) and the manual nature of the tool are the primary factors for its placement in 8201. This heading excludes tools that are powered by a motor or are intended to be used as interchangeable parts for machine tools. The durability and design for manual labor in soil or stone are the hallmarks of products in this category. Proper classification ensures that these essential agricultural and construction tools are subject to the correct trade regulations and duties.
- Covers
- Hand-operated pickaxes
- Mattocks
- Garden picks
- Trenching picks
- Dual-purpose pick-hoes
- 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. Picks are often misclassified under HS code 8205.59, which is a general category for other hand tools. However, because picks are specifically named in heading 8201, GRI 1 requires they be classified there. Another common mistake is using 8432.29, which covers agricultural machinery like scarifiers or cultivators. If the tool is hand-held and manual, it must stay in 8201. Finally, interchangeable pick heads for pneumatic drills are classified under 8207.19, not 8201.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820130 (the code used for picks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820130 (the code used for picks) 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 picks.
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 picks
Brazil classifies picks 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 picks
What is the HS code for Picks?
The HS code for Picks is 820130 (Tools, hand; mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes).
How do I classify Picks for customs?
Picks is classified under HS code 820130 — Tools, hand; mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a hand pick?
The HS code for a manual hand pick is 8201.30.
Does this code include picks with wooden handles?
Yes, HS code 8201.30 covers the tool whether it is presented with its handle or as the metal head alone, provided the head is of base metal.
Which countries are the top exporters of picks (HS 820130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820130 (the code used for picks) 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 picks (HS 820130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820130 (the code used for picks) 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 Picks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820130 for Picks 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 picks in Brazil?
In Brazil, picks (HS 820130) is classified under NCM 8201.30.00.