HS Code for Circular saw blades

Circular saw blades are classified under HS code 820239 based on their material composition and functional design. Chapter 82 of the Harmonized System covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. Heading 8202 specifically includes handsaws and blades for saws of all kinds. Within this heading, circular saw blades are divided by the material of their working part. While 820231 is reserved for blades with a working part of steel, 820239 covers those where the cutting edge or working part consists of other materials. This typically refers to blades with teeth made of tungsten carbide, polycrystalline diamond (PCD), or other hard-metal alloys. The classification is driven by the essential character of the tool, which is provided by the cutting edge. Even if the body of the blade is made of steel, the presence of non-steel tips or inserts dictates the use of 820239. This code is essential for customs authorities to distinguish between standard high-speed steel blades and more advanced, durable cutting tools used in industrial woodworking, masonry, and metalworking. The inclusion of slitting or slotting saw blades further broadens the scope of this subheading to include specialized industrial milling tools.

Products Included

• Tungsten carbide-tipped (TCT) circular saw blades
• Diamond-tipped circular blades for masonry and stone
• Cermet-tipped blades for metal cutting
• Slitting and slotting saw blades with non-steel working parts
• Circular blades for portable power saws with carbide teeth

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is using 820231, which is strictly for blades made entirely of steel or with steel teeth. Another error involves heading 8466, which covers parts and accessories for machine tools; however, saw blades are specifically excluded from 8466 and must be classified in Chapter 82. Furthermore, diamond abrasive discs without a serrated saw-blade body may fall under 6804.

FAQ

What is the HS code for circular saw blades?

The HS code for circular saw blades with a working part of materials other than steel (such as carbide or diamond) is 820239.

Does the material of the blade body affect the code?

No, the classification is determined by the material of the working part (the teeth or cutting edge), not the material of the supporting disc or body.