HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8202.31 – Tools, hand; circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of steel
HS code 8202.31 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of steel. It is used for steel framing saw blades, steel plywood saw blades, steel general purpose saw blades, steel metal cutting saw blades and steel slitting saw blades.
What HS 8202.31 covers
This HS code covers circular saw blades where the working part is made entirely of steel, including those used for slitting or slotting. These blades are fundamental tools in construction, woodworking, and metalworking industries, designed for general-purpose cutting of various materials. They are crucial consumables for power tools like table saws, miter saws, and circular saws. Importers typically include tool distributors, construction material suppliers, and large retail hardware chains. Exporters are often specialized blade manufacturers with expertise in steel processing and precision grinding. Key considerations in international trade include blade diameter, tooth count, arbor size, and the specific grade of steel used, which dictates the blade's durability and cutting efficiency for different applications.
- Covers
- Steel framing saw blades
- Steel plywood saw blades
- Steel general purpose saw blades
- Steel metal cutting saw blades
- Steel slitting saw blades
- Steel slotting saw blades
- Friction saw blades
- Examples
- DeWalt Steel Circular Saw Blades
- Makita Steel Circular Saw Blades
- Freud Steel Circular Saw Blades
- Diablo Steel Circular Saw Blades
Codes often confused with 8202.31
Common mistake. This code is specifically for steel circular saw blades. It might be confused with 820239, which covers circular saw blades made from materials other than steel, such as carbide-tipped blades.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820231, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820231 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $173M 30% of world exports
- 2 Italy $158M 28% of world exports
- 3 Germany $52M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $568M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $167M 29% of world imports
- 2 Germany $39M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 Canada $29M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $570M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8202.31
Brazil does not split HS 8202.31: its NCM code is 8202.31.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 82.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8202.31
What is HS code 820231?
HS code 820231 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of steel. This HS code covers circular saw blades where the working part is made entirely of steel, including those used for slitting or slotting. These blades are fundamental tools in construction, woodworking, and metalworking industries, designed for general-purpose cutting of various materials. They are crucial consumables for power tools like table saws, miter saws, and circular saws. Importers typically include tool distributors, construction material suppliers, and large retail hardware chains. Exporters are often specialized blade manufacturers with expertise in steel processing and precision grinding. Key considerations in international trade include blade diameter, tooth count, arbor size, and the specific grade of steel used, which dictates the blade's durability and cutting efficiency for different applications.
What products fall under HS code 820231?
Steel framing saw blades, steel plywood saw blades, steel general purpose saw blades, steel metal cutting saw blades, steel slitting saw blades, steel slotting saw blades, friction saw blades
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820231?
This code is specifically for steel circular saw blades. It might be confused with 820239, which covers circular saw blades made from materials other than steel, such as carbide-tipped blades.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820231?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820231 in UN Comtrade data were China ($173M, 30% of world exports), Italy ($158M) and Germany ($52M). World exports came to about $568M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 820231?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820231 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($167M, 29% of world imports), Germany ($39M) and Canada ($29M). World imports came to about $570M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 820231 structured?
HS code 820231 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820231?
In Brazil, HS code 820231 is NCM 8202.31.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.