HS Code for Secateurs

Secateurs, also known as pruning shears, are classified under HS code 8201.50. This classification is part of Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. Heading 8201 specifically includes hand tools such as spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, and various types of shears used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry. Sub-heading 8201.50 is reserved for \"one-handed\" secateurs and similar pruners, including poultry shears. The classification is determined by the tool's design for single-handed operation, typically featuring a spring-loaded handle and a locking mechanism. These tools are essential for precise cutting of stems and small branches. The material must be primarily base metal (usually steel) to fall under this chapter, following the General Rules of Interpretation that prioritize the tool's function and material composition.

Products Included

• Bypass secateurs for garden pruning
• Anvil-style pruning shears
• One-handed floral snips
• One-handed poultry shears
• Spring-loaded grape harvesters (hand tools)

Common Misclassification

Secateurs are frequently misclassified under 8201.60, which is the code for hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears, and similar two-handed tools. The distinction is strictly based on whether the tool requires one or two hands to operate. They are also sometimes confused with general-purpose scissors of heading 8213.00. However, secateurs are distinguished by their heavy-duty construction and spring mechanism designed for horticultural use. Power-operated pruners (pneumatic or electric) are excluded from 8201 and should be classified under 8467.

FAQ

What is the HS code for secateurs?

The HS code for one-handed secateurs and pruning shears is 8201.50.

Are poultry shears classified as secateurs?

Yes, if they are designed for one-handed use, poultry shears are explicitly included under HS code 8201.50.