Product classification
HS code for Hacksaw blades: 8202.91
Tools, hand, straight saw blades, for working metal.
Classification of hacksaw blades under HS 8202.91
Hacksaw blades are classified under HS code 8202.91 because they are straight saw blades specifically designed for working metal. Chapter 82 of the Harmonized System encompasses tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Within this chapter, heading 8202 is dedicated to handsaws and saw blades of all kinds. The subheading 8202.91 is precise, covering straight blades used for metalworking, which distinguishes them from blades used for wood or other materials. The classification is determined by the material the blade is intended to cut and its physical form (straight vs. circular). These blades are typically made of high-speed steel or carbon steel and are characterized by their tooth pitch and length, designed to fit into a hacksaw frame. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, these blades must be of base metal and are used in hand-operated hacksaws or in certain power-driven machines that utilize a reciprocating straight blade motion. The classification process follows General Interpretative Rule 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since 8202.91 explicitly mentions straight saw blades for working metal, it takes precedence over more general categories.
- Covers
- Standard 12-inch carbon steel hacksaw blades
- Bi-metal reciprocating hacksaw blades for metal cutting
- High-speed steel (HSS) straight blades for hand saws
- Junior hacksaw blades for metalwork
- Power hacksaw blades designed for straight-line metal cutting
- Also under 8202.91
- 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. Hacksaw blades are frequently confused with HS code 8202.99, which covers other saw blades not specifically for metal, such as those for wood. Additionally, they may be misclassified under 8202.31 if they are circular, but 8202.91 is strictly for straight blades. Another common error is using 8202.10, which is for the complete handsaw (frame and blade) rather than just the replacement blade.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820291 (the code used for hacksaw blades), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820291 (the code used for hacksaw blades) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 820291, not only hacksaw blades.
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 hacksaw blades
Brazil classifies hacksaw blades under NCM 8202.91.00: HS 8202.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hacksaw blades
What is the HS code for Hacksaw blades?
The HS code for Hacksaw blades is 820291 (Tools, hand; straight saw blades, for working metal). The HS code for straight hacksaw blades used for working metal is 8202.91.
How do I classify Hacksaw blades for customs?
Hacksaw blades is classified under HS code 820291 — Tools, hand; straight saw blades, for working metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the hacksaw frame?
No, the frame itself is classified under 8202.10 as a handsaw. HS code 8202.91 is specifically for the individual straight blades.
Which countries are the top exporters of hacksaw blades (HS 820291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820291 (the code used for hacksaw blades) 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 hacksaw blades (HS 820291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820291 (the code used for hacksaw blades) 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.
Is the HS code for Hacksaw blades the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820291 for Hacksaw 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 hacksaw blades in Brazil?
In Brazil, hacksaw blades (HS 820291) is classified under NCM 8202.91.00.