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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of chain saw blades (SITC 69554) totaled $6.2M in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Chain Saw Blades paid $495K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $2.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataChain saw blades — the cutting chains used on both professional forestry equipment and consumer chainsaws — are a specialized consumable with demand tied closely to the timber, arboriculture, and emergency-services sectors. Unlike band or circular blades, the link-chain construction with individual cutting teeth is the defining physical characteristic for classification purposes. Sourcing patterns for chain saw blades reflect the global distribution of chainsaw manufacturing, and importers should verify origin carefully given the potential applicability of Section 301 tariffs on goods from certain countries.
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Replacement cutting chains are classified as chain saw blades in their own right rather than as parts of chainsaws, because they are specifically provided for as a distinct article. This distinction matters for duty rate and any applicable trade-remedy measures.
The link-chain construction — individual cutting-tooth links joined in a continuous loop — is the defining feature. Band saw blades are flat continuous strips, and circular blades are disc-shaped; neither shares the articulated-link structure of a chainsaw cutting chain.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWITZERLAND | $2.5M | -- | -$2.5M |
| SWEDEN | $1.7M | $227K | -$1.4M |
| CANADA | $990K | $544K | -$445K |
| BELGIUM | -- | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| CHINA | $895K | $141K | -$754K |
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