Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal, but excludes machine knives (Chapter 84) and more specific electrical devices. This chapter includes hand tools, power-operated tools, knives and scissors, razors, cutlery, and interchangeable tools for machine tools or mechanical appliances. The core characteristic is that these articles are usually made of base metal, and most are hand-operated or used as tools, but excludes the machines themselves of Chapter 84. Heading 8202 covers hand saws, various saw blades (including band saw blades, circular saw blades, chain saw blades, etc.), as well as saw teeth and other parts for saws. However, it excludes mechanical saws of Chapter 84 (such as circular saw machines, band saw machines) and chain saws (heading 8467). This heading mainly covers saw blades as tools or interchangeable blades, whether or not for use with power tools. First 2 digits 82: Chapter 82, tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal. Digits 3-4 02: Heading 8202, hand saws; various saw blades (including slitting or non-toothed saw blades). Digits 5-6 39: Subheading 820239, other saw blades. Under 8202, 820231 is band saw blades, 820232 is circular saw blades (including slitting or non-toothed), and 820239 is other saw blades. Therefore 820239 covers saw blades other than band saw blades and circular saw blades, such as chain saw blades, hole saws, bow saw blades, etc. The goods are saw blades, but neither band saw blades (820231) nor circular saw blades (820232), so they are classified under 820239. If the saw blade is a mechanical saw blade for machine tools, it may be classified under 8202, but if it is a machine part, it may be classified under 8466 or 8467. Classification should be determined based on shape, use, and whether it is interchangeable.
Chapter
Chapter 82 covers tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal, but excludes machine knives (Chapter 84) and more specific electrical devices. This chapter includes hand tools, power-operated tools, knives and scissors, razors, cutlery, and interchangeable tools for machine tools or mechanical appliances. The core characteristic is that these articles are usually made of base metal, and most are hand-operated or used as tools, but excludes the machines themselves of Chapter 84.
Heading
Heading 8202 covers hand saws, various saw blades (including band saw blades, circular saw blades, chain saw blades, etc.), as well as saw teeth and other parts for saws. However, it excludes mechanical saws of Chapter 84 (such as circular saw machines, band saw machines) and chain saws (heading 8467). This heading mainly covers saw blades as tools or interchangeable blades, whether or not for use with power tools.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 82: Chapter 82, tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal. Digits 3-4 02: Heading 8202, hand saws; various saw blades (including slitting or non-toothed saw blades). Digits 5-6 39: Subheading 820239, other saw blades. Under 8202, 820231 is band saw blades, 820232 is circular saw blades (including slitting or non-toothed), and 820239 is other saw blades. Therefore 820239 covers saw blades other than band saw blades and circular saw blades, such as chain saw blades, hole saws, bow saw blades, etc.
Classification Basis
The goods are saw blades, but neither band saw blades (820231) nor circular saw blades (820232), so they are classified under 820239. If the saw blade is a mechanical saw blade for machine tools, it may be classified under 8202, but if it is a machine part, it may be classified under 8466 or 8467. Classification should be determined based on shape, use, and whether it is interchangeable.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as 'chain saw blade', 'hole saw', 'bow saw blade', etc., which must be consistent with the actual item. Material: The material of the saw blade, such as high-speed steel, carbon steel, hard alloy, etc., which affects classification and tariff rate. Use: The main use of the saw blade, such as cutting wood, metal, stone, etc., and the compatible machine or hand tool. Brand: The manufacturer or brand name; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'. Model: Product model or specifications, such as dimensions, number of teeth, etc. Toothed or Not: Whether the saw blade is toothed; non-toothed saw blades are also classified under 8202. Processing Method: The manufacturing process of the saw blade, such as stamping, milling, etc. Product Name: Chain saw blade; Material: High-speed steel; Use: For hand-held electric chain saw for cutting wood; Brand: XX; Model: XX-123; Toothed or Not: Yes; Processing Method: Stamping. Misclassifying chain saw blades as parts of 8467 (hand-held power tools). Misreporting circular saw blades as other saw blades, leading to classification errors. Failing to distinguish band saw blades and circular saw blades, causing subheading errors.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared goods, such as 'chain saw blade', 'hole saw', 'bow saw blade', etc., which must be consistent with the actual item.
⚠️ Declaring generically as 'saw blade' without distinguishing the type.
Material
The material of the saw blade, such as high-speed steel, carbon steel, hard alloy, etc., which affects classification and tariff rate.
⚠️ Writing only 'metal' without specific description.
Use
The main use of the saw blade, such as cutting wood, metal, stone, etc., and the compatible machine or hand tool.
⚠️ Failing to specify the compatible machine, leading to classification errors.
Brand
The manufacturer or brand name; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'.
⚠️ Omitting brand information.
Model
Product model or specifications, such as dimensions, number of teeth, etc.
⚠️ Failing to provide the model, affecting customs valuation.
Toothed or Not
Whether the saw blade is toothed; non-toothed saw blades are also classified under 8202.
⚠️ Misreporting as non-toothed, causing classification disputes.
Processing Method
The manufacturing process of the saw blade, such as stamping, milling, etc.
⚠️ Failing to specify the processing method.
Example： Product Name: Chain saw blade; Material: High-speed steel; Use: For hand-held electric chain saw for cutting wood; Brand: XX; Model: XX-123; Toothed or Not: Yes; Processing Method: Stamping.
Common Mistakes：
Misclassifying chain saw blades as parts of 8467 (hand-held power tools).
Misreporting circular saw blades as other saw blades, leading to classification errors.
Failing to distinguish band saw blades and circular saw blades, causing subheading errors.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the shape, structure, and use of the saw blade. Band saw blades (continuous strip) are classified under 820231, circular saw blades (circular) under 820232, and other shapes (such as chain, hole, bow) under 820239. It is also necessary to confirm whether it is a hand saw or interchangeable tool; if it is a dedicated machine part, it may be classified under Chapter 84. 820231 Band saw blades: Band saw blades are continuous strips, used for band saw machines; 820239 is for saw blades of other shapes. 820232 Circular saw blades: Circular saw blades are circular, including slitting or non-toothed; 820239 excludes circular ones. 8466 Machine parts: If the saw blade is a dedicated machine part and not interchangeable, it may be classified under 8466; 8202 is for interchangeable tools. 8467 Hand-held power tools: Complete chain saws are classified under 8467; chain saw blades as parts may be classified under 8202 or 8467. Confirm whether the saw blade shape is neither band nor circular. Confirm whether it is used as an interchangeable tool. Confirm whether the material is base metal. Confirm whether it is used for hand saws or power tools. Confirm whether it excludes machine parts of Chapter 84.
Basis
The core basis for classification is the shape, structure, and use of the saw blade. Band saw blades (continuous strip) are classified under 820231, circular saw blades (circular) under 820232, and other shapes (such as chain, hole, bow) under 820239. It is also necessary to confirm whether it is a hand saw or interchangeable tool; if it is a dedicated machine part, it may be classified under Chapter 84.
Confused Codes：
820231 - Band saw blades
Band saw blades are continuous strips, used for band saw machines; 820239 is for saw blades of other shapes.
820232 - Circular saw blades
Circular saw blades are circular, including slitting or non-toothed; 820239 excludes circular ones.
8466 - Machine parts
If the saw blade is a dedicated machine part and not interchangeable, it may be classified under 8466; 8202 is for interchangeable tools.
8467 - Hand-held power tools
Complete chain saws are classified under 8467; chain saw blades as parts may be classified under 8202 or 8467.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm whether the saw blade shape is neither band nor circular.
✓ Confirm whether it is used as an interchangeable tool.
✓ Confirm whether the material is base metal.
✓ Confirm whether it is used for hand saws or power tools.
✓ Confirm whether it excludes machine parts of Chapter 84.
❓ FAQ
What is the difference between 820239 and 820231? 820231 is band saw blades, i.e., continuous loop or strip saw blades used for band saw machines; 820239 is other saw blades, including chain saw blades, hole saws, bow saw blades, etc., with shapes neither band nor circular. Which code should chain saw blades be classified under? Chain saw blades are usually classified under 820239 because their shape is chain-type, not band or circular saw blades. However, if they are parts of a complete chain saw and not interchangeable, they may be classified under 8467. Can circular saw blades be classified under 820239? No, circular saw blades should be classified under 820232, including slitting saw blades or non-toothed circular saw blades. 820239 only applies to saw blades that are neither circular nor band. What elements need attention when declaring 820239? It is necessary to declare product name, material, use, brand, model, toothed or not, processing method, etc., ensuring consistency with the actual item and avoiding generic declarations. If the saw blade of 820239 is a dedicated machine part, how should it be classified? If the saw blade is dedicated to a specific machine and not interchangeable, it may be classified under Chapter 84 (such as 8466). But if it is an interchangeable tool, it remains under 8202. Judgment should be based on actual use. How to inquire about the tariff rate for 820239? It can be queried through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party classification platforms by entering the HS code, country of origin, trade mode, and other information to obtain the latest tariff rate. What regulatory conditions are required for exporting saw blades of 820239? Generally, there are no special regulatory conditions, but they must comply with the standards of the destination country. If they are woodworking saw blades, they may involve endangered species export controls (such as cutting rosewood). It is recommended to check customs regulatory conditions. Can saw blades of 820239 be used for cross-border e-commerce? Yes, but attention should be paid to the difference between personal items and commercial express shipments, as well as the destination country's import tariffs and compliance requirements. It is recommended to understand the destination country's HS code and tariff rate in advance.
Q: What is the difference between 820239 and 820231?
A: 820231 is band saw blades, i.e., continuous loop or strip saw blades used for band saw machines; 820239 is other saw blades, including chain saw blades, hole saws, bow saw blades, etc., with shapes neither band nor circular.
Q: Which code should chain saw blades be classified under?
A: Chain saw blades are usually classified under 820239 because their shape is chain-type, not band or circular saw blades. However, if they are parts of a complete chain saw and not interchangeable, they may be classified under 8467.
Q: Can circular saw blades be classified under 820239?
A: No, circular saw blades should be classified under 820232, including slitting saw blades or non-toothed circular saw blades. 820239 only applies to saw blades that are neither circular nor band.
Q: What elements need attention when declaring 820239?
A: It is necessary to declare product name, material, use, brand, model, toothed or not, processing method, etc., ensuring consistency with the actual item and avoiding generic declarations.
Q: If the saw blade of 820239 is a dedicated machine part, how should it be classified?
A: If the saw blade is dedicated to a specific machine and not interchangeable, it may be classified under Chapter 84 (such as 8466). But if it is an interchangeable tool, it remains under 8202. Judgment should be based on actual use.
Q: How to inquire about the tariff rate for 820239?
A: It can be queried through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party classification platforms by entering the HS code, country of origin, trade mode, and other information to obtain the latest tariff rate.
Q: What regulatory conditions are required for exporting saw blades of 820239?
A: Generally, there are no special regulatory conditions, but they must comply with the standards of the destination country. If they are woodworking saw blades, they may involve endangered species export controls (such as cutting rosewood). It is recommended to check customs regulatory conditions.
Q: Can saw blades of 820239 be used for cross-border e-commerce?
A: Yes, but attention should be paid to the difference between personal items and commercial express shipments, as well as the destination country's import tariffs and compliance requirements. It is recommended to understand the destination country's HS code and tariff rate in advance.
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