Handsaws, and metal parts thereof; blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades), and base metal parts thereof
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Heading 8202 covers handsaws and saw blades of all kinds, plus base metal parts. It is split first by tool or blade type: handsaws; bandsaw, circular, and chain saw blades; straight saw blades for working metal; and other saw blades and parts.
Products in this heading
- Hand saw for wood
- Bandsaw blade for metal cutting
- Circular saw blade with steel working part
- Circular saw blade with diamond working part
- Diamond sawblade core
- Chain saw blade
- Hacksaw blade
- Saw blade parts such as blade bodies and cores
How to choose the right subheading
- Determine whether the item is a handsaw or a saw blade or part; handsaws and parts except blades go in 8202.10.00.00.
- For blades, identify the saw type: bandsaw, circular, chain saw, straight saw blade for working metal, or other.
- For circular saw blades, choose steel working part, other with diamond working parts, diamond sawblade cores, or other.
- For chain saw blades, check the cutting part composition thresholds and whether the blade is in continuous lengths.
- For straight saw blades for working metal, choose hacksaw blades or other; use 8202.99.00.00 for other saw blades and parts.
Often confused with
- Heading 8208Machine knives and cutting blades for industrial machines
Knives and cutting blades for machines are classified in heading 8208, not as saw blades.
- Heading 8212Razor blades
Razors and razor blades are classified in heading 8212.
- Heading 8211Kitchen or pocket knives
Knives with cutting blades are classified in heading 8211, not in the saw blade heading.
- Heading 8203Pliers and wire cutters
Pliers, pincers and similar handtools are classified in heading 8203.
- Heading 8207Drill bits for power tools
Interchangeable tools such as drill bits are classified in heading 8207.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a hand saw?
A hand saw and its parts, except blades, are classified under 8202.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on chain saw blades?
Chain saw blades with cutting parts containing by weight over 0.2% of chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten or over 0.1% of vanadium are classified under 8202.40.30.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 7.2%. Other chain saw blades in continuous lengths are classified under 8202.40.60.30, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify a circular saw blade with a diamond working part?
A circular saw blade with a diamond working part is classified under 8202.39.00.10, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 8202
- 8202.10.00.00Handsaws, and parts (except blades) thereofFree
- 8202.20.00.30Bandsaw blades, and parts thereof / Metal cutting bladesFree
- 8202.20.00.60Bandsaw blades, and parts thereof / OtherFree
- 8202.31.00.00Circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), and parts thereof / With working part of steelFree
- 8202.39.00.10Circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), and parts thereof / With diamond working partsFree
- 8202.39.00.40Circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), and parts thereof / Diamond sawblade coresFree
- 8202.39.00.70Circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), and parts thereof / OtherFree
- 8202.40.30.00With cutting parts containing by weight over 0.2 percent of chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten or over 0.1 percent of vanadium7.2%
- 8202.40.60.30Chain saw blades, and parts thereof / In continuous lengthsFree
- 8202.40.60.60Chain saw blades, and parts thereof / OtherFree
- 8202.91.30.00Straight saw blades, for working metal / Hacksaw bladesFree
- 8202.91.60.00Straight saw blades, for working metal / OtherFree
- 8202.99.00.00Other (including parts)Free