Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Spades and Shovels and Parts, of Base Metal (HS 820110) totaled $7.4M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Spades and Shovels and Parts, of Base Metal paid $1.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 19.94% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Spades and Shovels and Parts, of Base Metal imports of $7.4M in August 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $9.4M.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 8201
Subheading 820110 · $7.4M of $26.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8201100000 | Spades and Shovels and Parts Thereof of Base Metal | $7.4M | 19.94% | 69.16% | $1.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8201100000 | Spades and Shovels and Parts Thereof of Base Metal | $280K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$280KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $105.9M of Spades and Shovels and Parts, of Base Metal and exported $3.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 60% of it. China pays 37.3% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
30.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 19.94% of imports for consumption.