U.S. imports of Saw Blades NESOI and Parts of Saw Blades NESOI, of Base Metal (HS 820299) totaled $16.9M in August 2026, imported from 36 countries.
Importers of Saw Blades NESOI and Parts of Saw Blades NESOI, of Base Metal paid $2.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.74% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Saw Blades NESOI and Parts of Saw Blades NESOI, of Base Metal imports of $16.9M in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCircular saw blades, band saw blades, and other base-metal saw blades not elsewhere specified — along with their parts — fall under this residual heading, classified at the 10-digit level under 8202990000. Switzerland is the leading US import source, with China and Vietnam also significant, reflecting a supply base that spans high-precision European tooling and cost-competitive Asian manufacturing. Because this is a catch-all heading, classification disputes often arise when importers attempt to classify specialty blades (such as diamond-tipped or carbide-tipped circular blades) here rather than in more specific headings; confirming that no more specific provision applies is a critical first step.
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1.4K import shipments a month
HTS 8202.99 is a residual provision covering saw blades not described by the more specific headings for circular blades with inserted teeth, chain saw blades, straight metal-working blades, or other enumerated types. Importers should work through the heading's structure systematically — if a blade fits a more specific description elsewhere in 8202, that provision controls. A licensed customs broker or binding ruling request can resolve ambiguous cases.
Parts must be shown to be identifiable as parts of saw blades — not general-purpose metal components. Useful documentation includes engineering drawings, manufacturer part numbers cross-referenced to a specific blade model, and a statement from the supplier confirming the part's sole or principal use. CBP may request this evidence during a CF-28 inquiry.
Subheading 3 of 7 in heading 8202
Subheading 820299 · $16.9M of $75.1M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8202990000 | Other Saw Blades and Parts, Base Metal | $17.1M | 14.74% | 91.44% | $2.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8202990000 | Other Saw Blades and Parts, Base Metal | $9.4M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Switzerland and China together supply 52% of it. China pays 36.6% duty; Taiwan 7.8%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
4.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.74% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$16.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$9.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $178.3M of Saw Blades NESOI and Parts of Saw Blades NESOI, of Base Metal and exported $103.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.