Product classification
HS code for Carbide saw blades: 8202.39
Tools, hand, circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of materials (other than steel).
Classification of carbide saw blades under HS 8202.39
Carbide saw blades are classified under HS code 8202.39 because they fall within the category of tools and implements of base metal. Chapter 82 specifically covers tools, and heading 8202 is dedicated to handsaws and saw blades of all kinds. While 8202.31 is reserved for circular saw blades with a working part made of steel, the subheading 8202.39 is the correct classification for blades where the working part—the teeth or the cutting edge—is made of materials other than steel, such as tungsten carbide. This distinction is vital for customs purposes as carbide-tipped blades are considered high-performance tools with different valuation and durability profiles compared to standard steel blades. The classification applies regardless of whether the blade is used for wood, metal, or plastic, provided the cutting edge is composed of carbide or similar non-steel materials.
- Covers
- Tungsten Carbide Tipped (TCT) circular saw blades
- Carbide-tipped slitting saw blades
- Carbide-tipped slotting saw blades
- Circular blades for industrial cutting machines with carbide teeth
- Multi-purpose carbide-tipped blades for hand-held power saws
- Also under 8202.39
- Bosch Carbide-Tipped Blades
- Diablo Diamond Blades
- Freud TCT Blades
- Makita Carbide-Tipped Blades
Codes often confused with 8202.39
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these items under HS code 8202.31. This code is strictly for circular saw blades with a working part of steel. If the blade has carbide tips brazed onto a steel body, it must be classified under 8202.39 because the 'working part' is the carbide. Another common mistake is using 8466, which covers parts for machine tools; however, saw blades are considered interchangeable tools and are specifically directed to Chapter 82.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820239 (the code used for carbide saw blades), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820239 (the code used for carbide saw blades) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 820239, not only carbide saw blades.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $813M 56% of world exports
- 2 Germany $117M 8.1% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $80M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $203M 18% of world imports
- 2 India $108M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $70M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 carbide saw blades
Brazil classifies carbide saw blades under NCM 8202.39.00: HS 8202.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about carbide saw blades
What is the HS code for Carbide saw blades?
The HS code for Carbide saw blades is 820239 (Tools, hand; circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of materials (other than steel)). The HS code for carbide saw blades is 8202.39, which covers circular saw blades with a working part of materials other than steel.
How do I classify Carbide saw blades for customs?
Carbide saw blades is classified under HS code 820239 — Tools, hand; circular saw blades (including slitting or slotting saw blades), with working part of materials (other than steel). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include diamond-tipped blades?
No, diamond-tipped blades are typically classified under HS code 6804.21, as they are considered articles of stone or other mineral materials rather than base metal tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of carbide saw blades (HS 820239)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820239 (the code used for carbide saw blades) in UN Comtrade data were China ($813M, 56% of world exports), Germany ($117M) and South Korea ($80M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 carbide saw blades (HS 820239)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820239 (the code used for carbide saw blades) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($203M, 18% of world imports), India ($108M) and Germany ($70M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Carbide saw blades the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820239 for Carbide saw blades is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for carbide saw blades in Brazil?
In Brazil, carbide saw blades (HS 820239) is classified under NCM 8202.39.00.