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U.S. imports of handsaws and parts (except blades), of base metal (HS 820210) totaled $3.1M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFrames, handles, and other non-blade components of base-metal handsaws are the commercial focus of this heading, since saw blades are separately classified under other subheadings of heading 8202. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (8202100000), so the critical classification question is whether an imported article is a complete handsaw, a non-blade part, or a blade — the last of which would fall under 8202. Vietnam leads US supply, with China and Taiwan also significant sources. Tooth geometry, blade tensioning systems, and handle ergonomics are the specification variables that differentiate professional-grade from consumer handsaws in commercial trade.
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A complete handsaw — frame, handle, and blade assembled — is classified under 8202100000 as a complete handsaw. The blade subheadings under 8202 apply to blades imported separately. GRI 1 directs classification of the complete article to the heading that most specifically describes it as a finished tool.
Yes — handles and other non-blade parts of handsaws are explicitly excluded from the blade subheadings and fall under 8202100000. Importers should describe them as 'parts of handsaws, not blades' on commercial invoices to avoid confusion with handle products classified under wood or plastics chapters.
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