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U.S. imports of spades and shovels and parts, of base metal (HS 820110) totaled $9.6M in July 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Spades and Shovels and Parts, of Base Metal paid $1.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $5.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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1.2K shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 82
Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 8201
Subheading 820110 · $9.6M of $32.4M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$9.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$291KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8201100000 | Spades and Shovels and Parts Thereof of Base Metal | $9.7M | 11.68% | 60.71% | $1.1M |
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 | $215K |
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.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 67% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
38.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 14.40%.