Product classification
HS code for Hand saws: 8202.10
Tools, hand, hand saws.
Classification of hand saws under HS 8202.10
Hand saws are classified under HS code 8202.10 because they are manual tools consisting of a blade with teeth, used for cutting wood, metal, or other materials. This classification falls within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. The primary criterion for this code is that the tool must be hand-operated and not powered by an external motor or pneumatic system. The heading 8202 specifically addresses handsaws and saw blades of all kinds. Subheading 8202.10 is reserved for the complete hand-held tool itself, rather than just the replacement blades. The classification remains consistent regardless of the specific material the saw is designed to cut, provided the tool is manually operated and intended for use by hand without a fixed base or power source. The construction typically involves a base metal blade and a handle made of wood, plastic, or metal, but the essential character is defined by the manual cutting action of the toothed blade.
- Covers
- Traditional wood-cutting hand saws
- Hacksaws for metal cutting
- Coping saws for intricate shapes
- Tenon saws for joinery
- Compass saws for curved cuts
- Bow saws for heavy timber
- Pruning saws for gardening
- Fret saws for fine woodwork
- Also under 8202.10
- Stanley FatMax hand saw
- Bahco Ergo hacksaw
- Irwin Jack saw
- Silky Gomboy folding saw
Codes often confused with 8202.10
Common mistake. Hand saws are frequently confused with power-driven hand tools, which are classified under heading 8467. For example, a battery-operated reciprocating saw or a circular saw is not 8202.10 but 8467.22. Additionally, individual saw blades imported without the frame or handle are classified under other subheadings of 8202, such as 8202.20 for band saw blades or 8202.31 for circular saw blades. It is also important to distinguish these from surgical saws, which fall under 9018.90, as they are specialized medical instruments rather than general-purpose hand tools. Musical saws, though they look like hand saws, are classified under 9208.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820210 (the code used for hand saws), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820210 (the code used for hand saws) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 820210, not only hand saws.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $188M 49% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $26M 6.9% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$19M 4.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $382M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $48M 13% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $26M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $26M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $370M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 hand saws
Brazil classifies hand saws under NCM 8202.10.00: HS 8202.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hand saws
What is the HS code for Hand saws?
The HS code for Hand saws is 820210 (Tools, hand; hand saws). The HS code for manual hand saws is 8202.10. This covers the complete tool including the blade and handle.
How do I classify Hand saws for customs?
Hand saws is classified under HS code 820210 — Tools, hand; hand saws. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include electric saws?
No, electric or battery-powered saws are classified under heading 8467, as they are considered electromechanical tools with a self-contained electric motor.
Which countries are the top exporters of hand saws (HS 820210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820210 (the code used for hand saws) in UN Comtrade data were China ($188M, 49% of world exports), the Netherlands ($26M) and Taiwan (about $19M). World exports came to about $382M, 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 hand saws (HS 820210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820210 (the code used for hand saws) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($48M, 13% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($26M) and Germany ($26M). World imports came to about $370M, 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 Hand saws the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820210 for Hand saws 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 hand saws in Brazil?
In Brazil, hand saws (HS 820210) is classified under NCM 8202.10.00.