8201.60.00.00 - Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar two-handed shears, and parts thereof

This HTS category, 8201.60.00.00, specifically encompasses hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears, and other similar two-handed shearing tools designed for horticultural or forestry applications. The defining characteristic of these tools is their two-handed operation, which provides greater leverage and cutting power compared to their single-handed counterparts. This category also includes any parts specifically designed for these types of shears.

It is important to distinguish this category from sibling categories. While all fall under the broader heading of handtools for agriculture, horticulture, or forestry, 8201.60.00.00 is distinct from 8201.50.00.00, which covers one-handed secateurs and pruners. Tools like spades, shovels, mattocks, axes, and rakes, classified under other subheadings within 8201, have entirely different functions and designs.

As this classification represents a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification within 8201.60.00.00 is on confirming that the imported article is indeed a two-handed shear tool intended for cutting hedges, pruning branches, or similar tasks in gardening or forestry. Examples include traditional hedge clippers with long handles, loppers designed for thicker branches operated with two hands, and similar shears where the action of both hands is required for cutting.