Product classification

HS code for Rakes: 8201.30

Tools, hand, mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes.

Classification of rakes under HS 8201.30

Rakes are classified under HS code 8201.30, a category dedicated to hand tools such as mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes. This classification is governed by the fact that the tool is designed to be operated by hand for agricultural, horticultural, or forestry work. Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. For a rake to fall under 8201.30, it must consist of a head (usually with tines or teeth) and a handle, or be the head itself intended for such a tool. The material of the head is typically base metal, though plastic rakes are often classified here by analogy or under Chapter 39 depending on regional customs rulings; however, the primary heading for the functional tool remains 8201.30.

Covers
  • Garden rakes
  • Leaf rakes with metal tines
  • Lawn rakes
  • Hay rakes (hand-operated)
  • Adjustable fan rakes
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. Rakes are commonly misclassified under HS code 8432.29, which is for agricultural machinery used for soil preparation or cultivation. The distinction lies in the power source; 8432 is for tractor-mounted or motorized equipment, while 8201 is strictly for hand tools. Additionally, small plastic rakes sold as part of a beach set for children are classified under 9503.00 as toys, rather than functional gardening tools.

8432.29Harrows; (excluding disc), scarifiers, cultivators, weeders and hoes84.32Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation; lawn or sports-ground rollers82.01Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry9503.00Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds

Top exporters and importers of HS 820130 (the code used for rakes), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820130 (the code used for rakes) 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 rakes.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $264M
  2. 2 Mexico $39M
  3. 3 Germany $15M

World total: $434M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $92M
  2. 2 Germany $23M
  3. 3 Mozambique $18M

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 rakes

Brazil classifies rakes 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 rakes

What is the HS code for Rakes?

The HS code for Rakes is 820130 (Tools, hand; mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes). The HS code for hand-operated rakes used in gardening or agriculture is 8201.30.

How do I classify Rakes for customs?

Rakes is classified under HS code 820130 — Tools, hand; mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does a plastic rake use the same HS code?

While 8201 specifically mentions base metal tools, many customs authorities classify heavy-duty plastic garden rakes under 8201.30 to maintain uniformity in tool classification, though some may use 3926.90 for general plastic articles.

Which countries are the top exporters of rakes (HS 820130)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820130 (the code used for rakes) 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 rakes (HS 820130)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 820130 (the code used for rakes) 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 Rakes the same in all countries?

The base HS code 820130 for Rakes 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 rakes in Brazil?

In Brazil, rakes (HS 820130) is classified under NCM 8201.30.00.