Customs tariff code 8201.60.00.00: Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8201.60.00.00 covers Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears. The third-country duty rate is 1.7 %, plus import VAT.
8201.60.00.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 82. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 8201.60.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 1.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 8
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 82TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS, CUTLERY, SPOONS AND FORKS, OF BASE METAL; PARTS THEREOF OF BASE METAL
- 8201Hand tools, the following: spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, billhooks 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
- 8201.60Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears
- 8201.60.00.00Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears
From HS code to customs tariff code 8201.60.00.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 1.7 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Dwuręczny sekator teleskopowy do gałęzi. Ostrza wykonane z wysokiej jakości stali. Ramiona wykonane z lekkiego i wytrzymałego aluminium z możliwością przedłużenia o 38cm. Ergonomiczna dwukomponentowa rękojeść. Konstrukcja dźwigniowa narzędzia ręcznego ułatwia cięcie grubszych i twardszych gałęzi (nawet do 3,8 cm średnicy).
Dwuręczne nożyce do żywopłotu. Ostrza nożyc (23 cm) wykonane z chromowanej, wysokiej jakości stali, natomiast ramiona z lekkiego i wytrzymałego aluminium. Ergonomiczna rękojeść wykonana z tworzywa sztucznego. Narzędzie ręczne używane do cięcia żywopłotów oraz młodych odrostów drzew.
Teleskopowe nożyce do żywopłotu. Ostrza nożyc wykonane z hartowanej, wysokiej jakości stali, pokryte teflonem. Ramiona wykonane z lekkiego i wytrzymałego aluminium z możliwością przedłużenia o 24 cm. Rękojeść dwukomponentowa i ergonomiczna. Narzędzie ręczne używane do cięcia większych i wyższych żywopłotów. Maksymalna długość: 97 cm.
PRO GOLD DELUXE LAWN EDGING, LONG HANDLED SHEARS. THE HANDLES MEASURE 38IN (97CM) LONG WITH SOFT GRIPS AT THE TOP OF THE HANDLES. COMPLETE WITH FULL COLOUR LABEL. FOR DOMESTIC USE.
A THREE PIECE GARDEN CUTTING SET INCLUDING BYPASS LOPPERS, SHEARS & SECATEURS. ALL THREE ITEMS COME WITH HIGH QUALITY NON-STICK PRECISION STEEL BLADES. IN ADDITION, THE LOPPER AND SHEARS HAVE ERGONOMIC SLIP-RESISTANT AND SOFT GRIP HANDLES. PACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE AS A SET ON A FULL COLOUR CARDBOAD SLEEVE.
HEDGE SHEARS. THEY ARE CONSTRUCTED WITH STEEL, HAVE NON STICK COATED BLADES AND STEEL HANDLES. THE HANDLES ARE COVERED WITH SOFT GRIP HANDLES
WOODEN HANDLE HEDGE SHEARS MEASURING 18 INCHES. PUT UP FOR FOR RETAIL SALE WITH A SWING TAG ATTACHED SHOWING DETAILS. FOR DOMESTIC USE.
DELUXE TELESCOPIC RATCHET BYPASS LOPPER WITH SOFT-GRIP HANDLES AND PRECISION NON-STICK CUTTING BLADE. USED FOR GARDEN AND HORTICULTURAL PRUNING. EXTENDS FROM 27IN (69CM) TO 37IN (95CM). PACKED ON A FULL COLOUR HEADER CARD.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören Handwerkzeuge, die vor allem in der Landwirtschaft, dem Gartenbau oder der Forstwirtschaft, teilweise jedoch auch für andere Zwecke, wie z. B. bei Erdarbeiten, im Bergbau, in Steinbrüchen, beim Wegebau, zu Holzarbeiten, im Haushalt usw. verwendet werden. Zu dieser Position gehören: 1) Spaten und Schaufeln, einschließlich Kohlenschaufeln für den Haushalt, sowie Spezialspaten und -schaufeln (z. B. für Zeltlager, militärische Zwecke usw.). 2) Gabeln, einschließlich Heu- oder Mistgabeln. 3) Spitzhacken, Hacken aller Art, Harken, Rechen und Schaber, einschließlich Besenrechen, Kombihacken, Schabeisen, Jäthacken und Kultivatoren. 4) Äxte, Beile, Haumesser und ähnliche Werkzeuge zum Hauen oder Spalten, einschließlich Handbeile und -äxte, Fälläxte, Dechsel, Hackbeile, Krummäxte und Macheten. …
1. Außer Lötlampen, tragbaren Feldschmieden, Schleifsteine mit Gestell, Zusammenstellungen für die Hand- oder Fußpflege und Waren der Position 8209 erfasst Kapitel 82 nur Waren mit Klinge oder arbeitendem Teil: a) aus unedlem Metall (RV E8201A00); b) aus Metallcarbiden oder aus Cermets (RV E8201B00); c) aus Edelsteinen oder Schmucksteinen (natürlichen, synthetischen oder rekonstituierten), auf einem Träger aus unedlem Metall, Metallcarbid oder Cermet (RV E8201C00); d) aus Schleifstoffen auf einem Träger aus unedlem Metall, sofern es sich um Werkzeuge handelt, deren Zähne, Schneiden oder andere trennende oder schneidende Teile auch nach Aufbringen von Schleifstoffen ihre eigentliche Funktion beibehalten (RV E8201D00). 2. …
1. Zu Abschnitt XV gehören nicht: a) Farben und Tinten, auf der Grundlage von Metallpulver oder Metallflitter, sowie Prägefolien (Positionen 3207 bis 3210, 3212, 3213 oder 3215) (RV C1501A00); b) Cer-Eisen und andere Zündmetall-Legierungen (Position 3606) (RV C1501B00); c) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon, aus Metall, der Position 6506 oder 6507 (RV C1501C00); d) Schirmgestelle und andere Waren der Position 6603 (RV C1501D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 8201.60.00.00 cover?
Code 8201.60.00.00 covers Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8201.60.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 8201.60.00.00 is 1.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 8201.60.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 820160. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8201.60.00.00 have?
8201.60.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8201.60.00.00 sit in the tariff?
8201.60.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 82 TOOLS, IMPLEMENTS, CUTLERY, SPOONS AND FORKS, OF BASE METAL; PARTS THEREOF OF BASE METAL > 8201 Hand tools, the following: spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, billhooks 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 > 820160 Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8201.60.00.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 8201.60.00.00, for example PLBTIWIT-2019-000648. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 8201.60.00.00 change?
8201.60.00.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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