HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8202.91 – Tools, hand; straight saw blades, for working metal
HS code 8202.91 is the 6-digit subheading for tools, hand, straight saw blades, for working metal. It is used for hacksaw blades, power hacksaw blades, bi-metal bandsaw blades (straight), reciprocating saw blades (metal) and jigsaw blades (metal).
What HS 8202.91 covers
This HS code covers straight saw blades specifically designed for working with metal, a critical component in various industrial and fabrication settings. These blades are engineered for precision cutting, durability, and resistance to wear, often made from high-speed steel or bi-metal composites. Key users include metal fabricators, automotive repair shops, construction companies, and manufacturing facilities that process metal components. Major importers are typically countries with robust manufacturing sectors or significant infrastructure development, seeking high-quality consumables for their machinery. Exporters are often specialized tool manufacturers known for their metallurgical expertise. Understanding the blade's material, tooth geometry, and intended application (e.g., hacksaw, bandsaw) is crucial for accurate classification and trade. The global trade in these blades reflects the health and activity of the metalworking industry worldwide.
- Covers
- Hacksaw blades
- Power hacksaw blades
- Bi-metal bandsaw blades (straight)
- Reciprocating saw blades (metal)
- Jigsaw blades (metal)
- Saber saw blades (metal)
- Metal-cutting bandsaw blades
- Examples
- Lenox Bi-Metal Hacksaw Blades
- Starrett Power Hacksaw Blades
- Milwaukee Torch Metal Sawzall Blades
- Bosch Metal Jigsaw Blades
Codes often confused with 8202.91
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 820299 (other saw blades) if the blade is not specifically straight or primarily for metal, or with 820210 if it's a complete hand saw rather than just the blade.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 820291, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 820291 in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% 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 $75M 35% of world exports
- 2 China $40M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $30M 14% of world exports
World total: $217M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $41M 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $31M 15% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $11M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $213M 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 8202.91
Brazil does not split HS 8202.91: its NCM code is 8202.91.00.
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 8202.91
What is HS code 820291?
HS code 820291 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tools, hand; straight saw blades, for working metal. This HS code covers straight saw blades specifically designed for working with metal, a critical component in various industrial and fabrication settings. These blades are engineered for precision cutting, durability, and resistance to wear, often made from high-speed steel or bi-metal composites. Key users include metal fabricators, automotive repair shops, construction companies, and manufacturing facilities that process metal components. Major importers are typically countries with robust manufacturing sectors or significant infrastructure development, seeking high-quality consumables for their machinery. Exporters are often specialized tool manufacturers known for their metallurgical expertise. Understanding the blade's material, tooth geometry, and intended application (e.g., hacksaw, bandsaw) is crucial for accurate classification and trade. The global trade in these blades reflects the health and activity of the metalworking industry worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 820291?
Hacksaw blades, power hacksaw blades, bi-metal bandsaw blades (straight), reciprocating saw blades (metal), jigsaw blades (metal), saber saw blades (metal), metal-cutting bandsaw blades
What are common misclassifications for HS code 820291?
This code can be confused with 820299 (other saw blades) if the blade is not specifically straight or primarily for metal, or with 820210 if it's a complete hand saw rather than just the blade.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 820291?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 820291 in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($75M, 35% of world exports), China ($40M) and Germany ($30M). World exports came to about $217M, 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 820291?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 820291 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($41M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($31M) and the Netherlands ($11M). World imports came to about $213M, 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 820291 structured?
HS code 820291 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 820291?
In Brazil, HS code 820291 is NCM 8202.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.