Product classification
HS code for Power saw: 8467.22
Tools, for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor, saws.
Classification of power saw under HS 8467.22
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8467.22
- Makita XSH03Z 18V LXT Circular Saw
- DeWalt DWE305 Reciprocating Saw
- Bosch JS470E Jigsaw
- Milwaukee M18 FUEL Circular Saw
Codes often confused with 8467.22
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846722 (the code used for power saw), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846722 (the code used for power saw) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 846722, not only power saw.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.8B 50% of world exports
- 2 Germany $349M 9.9% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $244M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $871M 27% of world imports
- 2 Germany $349M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $158M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $3.2B 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 power saw
Brazil classifies power saw under NCM 8467.22.00: HS 8467.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about power saw
What is the HS code for Power saw?
The HS code for Power saw is 846722 (Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; saws). The HS code for a hand-held power saw with a self-contained electric motor is 8467.22.
How do I classify Power saw for customs?
Power saw is classified under HS code 846722 — Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; saws. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of power saw (HS 846722)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846722 (the code used for power saw) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8B, 50% of world exports), Germany ($349M) and Mexico ($244M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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 power saw (HS 846722)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846722 (the code used for power saw) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($871M, 27% of world imports), Germany ($349M) and France ($158M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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 Power saw the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846722 for Power saw 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 power saw in Brazil?
In Brazil, power saw (HS 846722) is classified under NCM 8467.22.00.