HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8202.40 – Tools, hand; chain saw blades
HS code 8202.40 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, chain saw blades. It is used for standard chainsaw chains, low-profile chainsaw chains, full chisel chains, semi-chisel chains and skip tooth chains.
What HS 8202.40 covers
This HS code covers the cutting chains used on chainsaws, which are essential tools for forestry, arboriculture, landscaping, and emergency services. These blades are designed for efficient and aggressive cutting of wood, ranging from felling trees to pruning branches. International trade involves specialized manufacturers supplying a global network of distributors, hardware stores, and professional users. Importers typically include outdoor power equipment retailers, forestry companies, and agricultural suppliers. Exporters are often countries with strong manufacturing bases for precision metal components and specialized tool production. Key considerations include chain pitch, gauge, and drive link count, as well as the material and sharpening profile of the cutters, all of which impact cutting performance and safety.
- Covers
- Standard chainsaw chains
- Low-profile chainsaw chains
- Full chisel chains
- Semi-chisel chains
- Skip tooth chains
- Ripping chains
- Carving chainsaw chains
- Examples
- Oregon Chainsaw Chains
- Stihl Chainsaw Chains
- Husqvarna Chainsaw Chains
- Echo Chainsaw Chains
Codes often confused with 8202.40
Common mistake. While related to other saw blades, this code is specific to the continuous loop chain design of chainsaw blades, differentiating it from band saw blades (820220) or circular saw blades (820231, 820239).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820240, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820240 in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 Switzerland $382M 48% of world exports
- 2 China $157M 20% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $54M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $802M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $98M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $47M 6.6% of world imports
- 3 China $45M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $714M 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 8202.40
Brazil does not split HS 8202.40: its NCM code is 8202.40.00.
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 8202.40
What is HS code 820240?
HS code 820240 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; chain saw blades. This HS code covers the cutting chains used on chainsaws, which are essential tools for forestry, arboriculture, landscaping, and emergency services. These blades are designed for efficient and aggressive cutting of wood, ranging from felling trees to pruning branches. International trade involves specialized manufacturers supplying a global network of distributors, hardware stores, and professional users. Importers typically include outdoor power equipment retailers, forestry companies, and agricultural suppliers. Exporters are often countries with strong manufacturing bases for precision metal components and specialized tool production. Key considerations include chain pitch, gauge, and drive link count, as well as the material and sharpening profile of the cutters, all of which impact cutting performance and safety.
What products fall under HS code 820240?
Standard chainsaw chains, low-profile chainsaw chains, full chisel chains, semi-chisel chains, skip tooth chains, ripping chains, carving chainsaw chains
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820240?
While related to other saw blades, this code is specific to the continuous loop chain design of chainsaw blades, differentiating it from band saw blades (820220) or circular saw blades (820231, 820239).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820240?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820240 in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($382M, 48% of world exports), China ($157M) and Sweden ($54M). World exports came to about $802M, 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 820240?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820240 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($98M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($47M) and China ($45M). World imports came to about $714M, 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 820240 structured?
HS code 820240 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820240?
In Brazil, HS code 820240 is NCM 8202.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.