Product classification
HS code for Saw chains: 8202.40
Tools, hand, chain saw blades.
Classification of saw chains under HS 8202.40
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8202.40
- Oregon Chainsaw Chains
- Stihl Chainsaw Chains
- Husqvarna Chainsaw Chains
- Echo Chainsaw Chains
Codes often confused with 8202.40
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820240 (the code used for saw chains), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820240 (the code used for saw chains) in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 820240, not only saw chains.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Switzerland $382M 48% of world exports
- 2 China $157M 20% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $54M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $802M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $98M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $47M 6.6% of world imports
- 3 China $45M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $714M 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 saw chains
Brazil classifies saw chains under NCM 8202.40.00: HS 8202.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about saw chains
What is the HS code for Saw chains?
The HS code for Saw chains is 820240 (Tools, hand; chain saw blades). The HS code for saw chains (chain saw blades) is 8202.40.
How do I classify Saw chains for customs?
Saw chains is classified under HS code 820240 — Tools, hand; chain saw blades. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of saw chains (HS 820240)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820240 (the code used for saw chains) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($382M, 48% of world exports), China ($157M) and Sweden ($54M). World exports came to about $802M, 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 chains (HS 820240)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820240 (the code used for saw chains) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($98M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($47M) and China ($45M). World imports came to about $714M, 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 chains the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820240 for Saw chains 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 chains in Brazil?
In Brazil, saw chains (HS 820240) is classified under NCM 8202.40.00.