Product classification
HS code for Scythes: 8201.90
Tools, hand, forks, scythes, sickles, hay knives, timber wedges, and other hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry n.e.c. in heading 8201.
Classification of scythes under HS 8201.90
Scythes are classified under HS code 8201.90. Heading 8201 is dedicated to hand tools such as spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes. It specifically includes tools used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. The structure of Chapter 82 generally covers tools, implements, cutlery, and forks of base metal. Subheading 8201.90 serves as the residual category for "other" hand tools within this group that are not specifically named in the preceding subheadings, such as 8201.10 for spades or 8201.30 for mattocks. As a traditional manual harvesting tool, the scythe fits perfectly within this agricultural hand tool designation. Even though it is not explicitly named in the first five subheadings of 8201, it is covered by the "other" designation in 8201.90. This classification remains valid whether the scythe is imported as a complete tool or as a separate blade, provided the blade is clearly intended for a hand-operated scythe and not for a motorized agricultural machine.
- Covers
- Manual scythes
- Sickles
- Hay knives
- Grass hooks
- Timber wedges
- Hedge shears (manual)
- Also under 8201.90
- Spear & Jackson Digging Fork
- Truper Manure Fork
- Seymour Midwest Scythe
- Corona Sickle
- Council Tool Timber Wedge
- Bulldog Premier Border Fork
Codes often confused with 8201.90
Common mistake. Scythes are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8208.40, which covers knives and cutting blades for agricultural machines. However, 8208 is strictly for machine-operated blades, whereas 8201 is for hand tools. Another error is using 8433.11, which is for powered lawn mowers; scythes are strictly manual implements and must remain in Chapter 82. Confusion also occurs with 8201.40 (axes and bill hooks), but scythes are distinct in their mowing function.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820190 (the code used for scythes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820190 (the code used for scythes) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 820190, not only scythes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $166M 34% of world exports
- 2 Germany $42M 8.6% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$27M 5.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $491M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $93M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $47M 10% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $34M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $452M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 scythes
Brazil classifies scythes under NCM 8201.90.00: HS 8201.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about scythes
What is the HS code for Scythes?
The HS code for Scythes is 820190 (Tools, hand; forks, scythes, sickles, hay knives, timber wedges, and other hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry n.e.c. in heading 8201). The HS code for manual scythes and similar agricultural hand tools is 8201.90.
How do I classify Scythes for customs?
Scythes is classified under HS code 820190 — Tools, hand; forks, scythes, sickles, hay knives, timber wedges, and other hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry n.e.c. in heading 8201. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are the wooden handles classified separately?
If the handles are imported with the blades as a complete tool, they are classified together under 8201.90. If imported alone, wooden handles may fall under 4417.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of scythes (HS 820190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820190 (the code used for scythes) in UN Comtrade data were China ($166M, 34% of world exports), Germany ($42M) and Vietnam (about $27M). World exports came to about $491M, 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 scythes (HS 820190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820190 (the code used for scythes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($93M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($47M) and the United Kingdom ($34M). World imports came to about $452M, 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 Scythes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820190 for Scythes 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 scythes in Brazil?
In Brazil, scythes (HS 820190) is classified under NCM 8201.90.00.