8201.30.00.10 - Mattocks and picks, and parts thereof

This HTS category, 8201.30.00.10, specifically covers mattocks and picks. A mattock is a tool that combines a pickaxe and an adze, typically used for breaking up hard ground or excavating. A pick, also known as a pickaxe, is characterized by a pointed or chisel-shaped metal head attached to a handle, primarily used for breaking up hard surfaces like soil, rock, or compacted materials. This includes both complete tools and any parts specifically manufactured for mattocks and picks, provided those parts are also of base metal.

Within the broader heading for handtools, this specific subheading distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 8201.30.00.80, which is designated for "Other" mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes. Therefore, any mattock or pick that does not fit a more specific subclassification (if one were to exist in other branches of the tariff schedule) or has features not explicitly covered by other specific descriptions would fall under the "Other" category. This current node is precisely for those identified as mattocks and picks.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to detail. Classification decisions for items falling under 8201.30.00.10 will therefore rely on a thorough examination of the physical characteristics and intended use of the article to confirm it meets the definition of a mattock or pick, and that it is composed of base metal or is a part thereof.