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U.S. imports of spades and shovels and parts, of base metal (HS 820110) totaled $8.2M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataImports of base-metal spades and shovels from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, making supplier diversification a live concern for hardware distributors and construction supply chains. The entire heading consolidates into a single 10-digit line (8201100000), so classification disputes typically turn on whether an article qualifies as a spade or shovel versus a related digging implement under a neighboring heading. Mexico leads US supply, followed by China and Vietnam, giving importers multiple sourcing options across different duty-rate exposures. Blade geometry, handle attachment method, and intended use (agricultural vs. construction) can affect both classification and country-of-origin determinations for assembled tools.
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Customs guidance generally treats spades as flat-bladed tools designed for cutting and lifting, while shovels have a scooped or curved blade for moving loose material. Both fall under 8201100000, but if the article has characteristics of a fork or hoe, it may be reclassified under a different subheading in heading 8201.
Yes — the heading covers the complete tool including non-metal handles; classification follows the metal working head. However, replacement metal heads imported separately as parts also fall under 8201100000, while wooden or fiberglass handles imported alone would be classified elsewhere.
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