Handsaws — HTS 8202
Handsaws, and metal parts thereof; blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades), and base metal parts thereof
Chapter 82 › Heading 8202
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8202 is a broad product category for saw-related goods. It generally covers handsaws, saw blades of many types—including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades—and certain parts made of base metal. The heading can include complete tools, replacement blades, and qualifying components, but the exact classification depends on what the item is and how it is designed to be used.
To narrow an item to a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the relevant 4-digit heading, then follow the subheadings and statistical suffixes that distinguish product types. Those distinctions commonly relate to the kind of saw or blade, whether it is a complete tool or a blade or part, and the material or construction. Read the full legal description, not just a short product label; unusual designs or combinations may require customs-broker or classification-specialist review.
What to check
- Identify whether the shipment is a complete handsaw, a replacement blade, or a separate part.
- Describe the blade by type and design, including whether it is toothed, slitting, slotting, or toothless.
- Check the blade or part’s material and construction, and use the subheading wording rather than assuming the item’s main material controls.
- Confirm the item’s intended use and physical features against the HTSUS heading notes, subheading descriptions, and any applicable section or chapter notes.
- Keep product specifications, drawings, photographs, and supplier descriptions that support the selected 8-digit code; ask a customs professional when the descriptions overlap.
HTS heading 8202 summary
Handsaws is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8202.40 | Chain saw blades, and parts thereof |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8202.10.00.00 👉 | Handsaws, and parts (except blades) thereof | Free | — | 20% |
| 8202.20.00 👉 | Bandsaw blades, and parts thereof | Free | — | 20% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8202?
Handsaws, and metal parts thereof; blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades), and base metal parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.