HS Code for Poultry shears
Poultry shears are classified under HS code 8201.50. This classification is found in Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8201 specifically includes hand tools such as spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, and rakes; axes, bill hooks, and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges, and other tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. Subheading 8201.50 is designated for one-handed secateurs and similar one-handed pruners, which explicitly includes poultry shears. The classification is determined by the physical design of the tool—specifically that it is a hand-operated, spring-loaded cutting implement designed for one-handed use. Despite their name suggesting a culinary use, the mechanical design of poultry shears aligns them with secateurs rather than standard household scissors, leading to their placement in this specific agricultural/utility tool category.
Products Included
- Spring-loaded poultry shears
- One-handed bone-cutting shears
- Stainless steel poultry snips
- Heavy-duty kitchen shears with bone notches
- Professional grade poultry secateurs
Common Misclassification
Poultry shears are often misclassified under HS code 8213.00, which covers scissors, tailors' shears, and similar shears. The distinction lies in the construction: 8213.00 is for tools with two finger loops and a central pivot, whereas 8201.50 is for spring-loaded, one-handed tools (secateurs). Another common error is HS code 8214.90, which covers other articles of cutlery. However, because 8201.50 specifically mentions poultry shears in many national tariff explanatory notes, it is the most specific and correct code.
FAQ
What is the HS code for poultry shears?
The HS code for poultry shears, categorized as one-handed secateurs, is 8201.50.
Why aren't they classified as kitchen scissors?
Kitchen scissors (8213.00) lack the spring-loaded mechanism and specific blade geometry defined for secateurs and poultry shears under 8201.50.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Poultry shears?
The HS code for Poultry shears is 820150 (Tools, hand; one-handed secateurs (including poultry shears)).
How do I classify Poultry shears for customs?
Poultry shears is classified under HS code 820150 — Tools, hand; one-handed secateurs (including poultry shears). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Poultry shears the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820150 for Poultry shears is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.