Product classification
HS code for Chainsaw: 8467.81
Tools, for working in the hand, chain saws with self-contained non-electric motor.
Classification of chainsaw under HS 8467.81
The classification of a chainsaw under HS code 8467.81 is determined by its primary functional characteristics as a hand-held tool with a self-contained, non-electric motor. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, products are classified according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 8467 covers tools for working in the hand, which are designed to be held in the hand during operation and possess a built-in motor or are pneumatic. Subheading 8467.81 specifically isolates chain saws that utilize a non-electric motor, typically an internal combustion engine. This classification excludes stationary wood-cutting machinery or tools powered by an external power source, focusing instead on the portability and the specific mechanical drive of the chain-link cutting edge.
- Covers
- Gasoline-powered portable chainsaws
- Internal combustion engine saws for forestry
- Handheld tree-felling chain saws
- Professional-grade petrol chainsaws
- Homeowner-use gas chainsaws
- Also under 8467.81
- Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss
- Husqvarna 455 Rancher
- Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf
- Jonsered CS2240
Codes often confused with 8467.81
Common mistake. Chainsaws are frequently misclassified under HS code 8467.22, which is reserved for saws with a self-contained electric motor. Importers must distinguish between the power source to avoid this error. Additionally, larger, non-portable forestry equipment may be confused with HS code 8436.80, which covers other agricultural or forestry machinery. However, if the tool is designed to be supported by hand during use, 8467 remains the correct heading. Another common error involves HS code 8465.91, which applies to machine tools for working wood that are stationary and not hand-held.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846781 (the code used for chainsaw), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846781 (the code used for chainsaw) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 846781, not only chainsaw.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $556M 54% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $156M 15% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $136M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $144M 11% of world imports
- 2 France $79M 6.3% of world imports
- 3 Germany $65M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 chainsaw
Brazil classifies chainsaw under NCM 8467.81.00: HS 8467.81 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chainsaw
What is the HS code for Chainsaw?
The HS code for Chainsaw is 846781 (Tools; for working in the hand, chain saws with self-contained non-electric motor). The HS code for a chainsaw with a self-contained non-electric motor is 8467.81.
How do I classify Chainsaw for customs?
Chainsaw is classified under HS code 846781 — Tools; for working in the hand, chain saws with self-contained non-electric motor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include electric chainsaws?
No, electric chainsaws are classified under HS code 8467.22 because they utilize an electric motor rather than a non-electric internal combustion engine.
Which countries are the top exporters of chainsaw (HS 846781)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846781 (the code used for chainsaw) in UN Comtrade data were China ($556M, 54% of world exports), Sweden ($156M) and Brazil ($136M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 chainsaw (HS 846781)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846781 (the code used for chainsaw) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($144M, 11% of world imports), France ($79M) and Germany ($65M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 Chainsaw the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846781 for Chainsaw 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 chainsaw in Brazil?
In Brazil, chainsaw (HS 846781) is classified under NCM 8467.81.00.