Product classification
HS code for Saw blades: 8202.99
Tools, hand, saw blades n.e.c. in heading no. 8202.
Classification of saw blades under HS 8202.99
Saw blades are classified under HS code 8202.99. This code falls within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8202 is dedicated to hand saws and blades for saws of all kinds, including those used for hand tools or as interchangeable parts for machine tools. The subheading 8202.99 is a residual category for "other" saw blades that do not fit into the more specific subheadings for band saw blades, circular saw blades, or straight saw blades for working metal. Classification is determined by the physical characteristics of the blade and its intended use as a cutting component. Under the Section XV notes, tools and their base metal parts are generally classified in Chapter 82. Even if a blade is intended for a large industrial machine, it remains classified here rather than as a part of the machine itself, provided it is a blade for a saw.
- Covers
- Reciprocating saw blades (sawzall blades)
- Jigsaw blades for wood or plastic
- Hole saws and hole saw cutters
- Oscillating multi-tool saw blades
- Diamond-tipped blades where the base is made of metal
- Also under 8202.99
- Diablo Hole Saw Blades
- Dremel Multi-Tool Saw Blades
- Bahco Pruning Saw Blades
- Olson Scroll Saw Blades
Codes often confused with 8202.99
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying circular saw blades under 8202.99. Circular saw blades with steel working parts have a specific code, 8202.31, while those with other working parts (like carbide tips) fall under 8202.39. Band saw blades are also excluded from 8202.99, as they belong under 8202.20. Furthermore, importers sometimes mistakenly use HS code 8466, which covers parts and accessories for machine tools. However, according to the Chapter 82 notes, saw blades are specifically included in 8202 regardless of whether they are for hand or machine use, taking precedence over the general parts category in 8466.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820299 (the code used for saw blades), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820299 (the code used for saw blades) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% 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 820299, not only saw blades.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $381M 34% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $213M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $169M 15% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $185M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $143M 14% of world imports
- 3 Canada $59M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 codes for saw blades
Brazil splits HS 8202.99 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8202.99.10Toothless straight saw blades for stone
- 8202.99.90Other saw blades
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about saw blades
What is the HS code for Saw blades?
The HS code for Saw blades is 820299 (Tools, hand; saw blades n.e.c. in heading no. 8202). The HS code for miscellaneous saw blades, such as jigsaw or reciprocating blades, is 8202.99.
How do I classify Saw blades for customs?
Saw blades is classified under HS code 820299 — Tools, hand; saw blades n.e.c. in heading no. 8202. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are circular saw blades classified under 8202.99?
No, circular saw blades are classified under 8202.31 (if the working part is steel) or 8202.39 (for other working parts).
Which countries are the top exporters of saw blades (HS 820299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820299 (the code used for saw blades) in UN Comtrade data were China ($381M, 34% of world exports), Switzerland ($213M) and Germany ($169M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of saw blades (HS 820299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820299 (the code used for saw blades) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($185M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($143M) and Canada ($59M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Saw blades the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820299 for 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 saw blades in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 820299 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for saw blades depends on the product's details: 8202.99.10 (Toothless straight saw blades for stone), 8202.99.90 (Other saw blades).