Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Chain Saws with Self-Contained Nonelectric Motor (HS 846781) totaled $4.6M in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Chain Saws with Self-Contained Nonelectric Motor paid $1.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.15% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGas-powered hand-directed chain saws — the dominant form of nonelectric chain saw in trade — are consolidated into a single 10-digit line (8467810000) under this heading, simplifying classification but not duty exposure. Germany and Sweden are the leading sources of professional-grade chain saws, reflecting the global market positions of major European OEM brands; China and Brazil supply a significant share of consumer and mid-range units. Unlike their electric counterparts, these tools are not subject to Section 301 tariffs, but goods from certain origins may face antidumping scrutiny depending on market conditions. Engine displacement and bar length are the key commercial specifications that distinguish professional from consumer models, though the HTS does not subdivide on those criteria.
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168 import shipments a month
No. HTS 846781 is specifically limited to chain saws with self-contained nonelectric motors — meaning internal combustion (typically gasoline) engines. Battery-powered chain saws with a self-contained electric motor classify under heading 846722 (electric hand saws), specifically the chain-type line 8467220040. Confirming the power source before filing is essential to avoid misclassification.
The professional forestry and arborist segments demand high power-to-weight ratios, durability under sustained use, and certified safety features — specifications where established European OEM brands have long-standing reputations. Consumer-grade and mid-range units from China and Brazil compete on price in the retail channel, but the professional segment's preference for European-engineered products sustains Germany's and Sweden's leading positions in import value.
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $76.9M of Chain Saws with Self-Contained Nonelectric Motor and exported $27.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8467810000 | Chain Saws | $6.9M | 16.15% | 65.50% | $1.1M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8467810000 | Chain Saws | $1.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 9 of 10 in heading 8467
Subheading 846781 · $4.6M of $543.1M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and China together supply 93% of it. Sweden pays 25.0% duty; Austria 8.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.0600% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.15% of imports for consumption.