HS Code for Saw chains

Saw chains are classified under HS code 8202.40. This code is found in Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Heading 8202 specifically includes handsaws and blades for saws of all kinds, including toothless saw blades. Sub-heading 8202.40 is dedicated to chain saw blades. Unlike general-purpose chains used for towing or lifting, a saw chain is a specialized cutting tool equipped with sharpened teeth designed to be driven by a chainsaw engine. The classification is determined by the tool's specific design and function as a cutting component of a mechanical saw. Even though the chain is a part of a larger machine, the nomenclature of Chapter 82 takes precedence for interchangeable tool components like saw blades. This follows the General Rules for Interpretation and Section XV Note 1, which clarifies that articles of Chapter 82 (tools) are excluded from the general headings for machinery parts in Chapter 84.

Products Included

• Replacement chains for petrol chainsaws
• Electric chainsaw cutting chains
• Harvester saw chains for forestry machinery
• Diamond-tipped saw chains for stone cutting
• Pocket chainsaw manual chains

Common Misclassification

Saw chains are frequently misclassified under HS code 8467.81, which is the code for the complete chainsaw unit. While the chain is a part of the chainsaw, specific tool headings in Chapter 82 take priority over general part headings. Another common error is using HS code 7315.11 for articulated link chains; however, 7315 is for general-purpose chains that lack the cutting teeth and specialized geometry of a saw blade.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Saw chains?

The HS code for saw chains (chain saw blades) is 8202.40.

Is the chainsaw guide bar included in this code?

No, the guide bar is typically classified under HS code 8467.91 as a part of a chain saw, as it is not a cutting blade itself.