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U.S. imports of hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears, and parts, of base metal (HS 820160) totaled $4.1M in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTwo-handed operation is the defining classification criterion that separates hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears from the one-handed secateurs of heading 820150, and all articles in this heading consolidate into a single 10-digit line (8201600000). Vietnam and China together account for the bulk of US imports, with Taiwan also a significant source, reflecting the concentration of garden-tool manufacturing in Southeast and East Asia. Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin goods, which has reinforced Vietnam's leading position. Blade length, pivot design, and whether the tool includes a telescoping or fixed handle are the commercial specification points most relevant to product differentiation and correct classification.
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CBP looks at the physical design: two-handed shears have long handles requiring both hands to operate and lack the spring-return mechanism of one-handed secateurs. A tool marketed as hedge shears but with handles short enough for single-hand use could be reclassified under 820150; importers should document handle length and operational design in their product descriptions.
Telescoping handles do not change the fundamental classification — the tool remains a two-handed shear under 8201600000. However, if the telescoping mechanism is the primary commercial feature and the article is marketed as a pole pruner with a cutting head, it may warrant review under heading 8201 or 8467 depending on whether it is manually or power-operated.
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