Product classification
HS code for Circular 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 circular saw blades under HS 8202.39
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820239 (the code used for circular saw blades), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820239 (the code used for circular 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 circular 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 circular saw blades
Brazil classifies circular 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 circular saw blades
What is the HS code for Circular saw blades?
The HS code for Circular 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 circular saw blades with a working part of materials other than steel (such as carbide or diamond) is 820239.
How do I classify Circular saw blades for customs?
Circular 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 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of circular saw blades (HS 820239)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820239 (the code used for circular 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 circular saw blades (HS 820239)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820239 (the code used for circular 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 Circular saw blades the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820239 for Circular 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 circular saw blades in Brazil?
In Brazil, circular saw blades (HS 820239) is classified under NCM 8202.39.00.