HS Code for Power saw

The classification of a power saw under HS code 8467.22 is determined by its physical characteristics as a hand-held tool with an integrated electric motor. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1 and 6, products are classified based on the terms of the headings and subheadings. Heading 8467 covers tools for working in the hand, which may be pneumatic, hydraulic, or equipped with a self-contained electric or non-electric motor. To qualify for this heading, the tool must be designed to be held in the hand during operation. The weight, size, and presence of handles are key factors; if a tool is too heavy to be supported by hand or is designed to be fixed to a bench, wall, or floor, it is excluded from this code. Subheading 8467.22 is the specific provision for saws. This includes various types of motorized saws where the motor is integrated into the tool's body, allowing the operator to move the tool across the workpiece. The self-contained nature of the motor is a critical distinction, as it excludes tools that require an external power source like a separate air compressor or a remote motor connected via a flexible shaft. Furthermore, the tool must be intended for "working" a material, which in the context of saws involves cutting through wood, metal, plastic, or masonry using a toothed blade or an abrasive disc. The classification remains consistent whether the tool is corded or battery-operated, provided it remains hand-held.

Products Included

• Hand-held circular saws
• Reciprocating saws (sabre saws)
• Hand-held jigsaws
• Portable chain saws with electric motors
• Hand-held band saws
• Cordless battery-powered hand saws

Common Misclassification

Power saws are frequently misclassified under HS code 8465.91, which covers machine-tools for working wood, cork, bone, or hard plastics. The primary difference is that 8465 refers to stationary or bench-top machines that are not held in the hand during use. Similarly, metal-cutting saws that are stationary are classified under 8461.50. Another common error is using 8433.11 for electric saws used in gardening; however, if the tool is a hand-held saw rather than a lawn mower, 8467.22 remains the correct classification.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Power saw?

The HS code for a hand-held power saw with a self-contained electric motor is 8467.22.

Does this code include stationary table saws?

No, stationary table saws are classified under heading 8465 if they are for wood or 8461 if they are for metal, as they are not hand-held tools.