HS code for pruning shears

HS code

8201.50

US HTS code

8201.50.00

US general duty

1¢ each + 2.8%

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

One-handed pruners and secateurs are 8201.50. Two-handed hedge shears are 8201.60.

US tariff lines under 8201.50

US HTS codeDescriptionGeneral duty
8201.50.00Secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears (including poultry shears), and parts thereof1¢ each + 2.8%

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HS 8201.60

Two-handed hedge and pruning shears

US duty: 1¢ each + 2.8%

Import duty on pruning shears by country

Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for pruning shears?
The international HS code for pruning shears is 8201.50. One-handed pruners and secateurs are 8201.50. Two-handed hedge shears are 8201.60.
Q2What is the US import duty on pruning shears?
Under HTS 8201.50.00, the US general duty rate is 1¢ each + 2.8%. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top of this rate.
Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for pruning shears?
8201.50.00.00.
Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (8201.50) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, request a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ask a licensed customs broker.