U.S. imports of Hand Saws (SITC 69521) totaled $2.6M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Hand Saws paid $373K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.61% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Hand Saws imports of $2.6M in August 2026 ran 26% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHand saws — non-powered, manually operated cutting tools with a toothed blade — occupy a distinct heading (69521) within the broader hand tool classification, separate from power saw blades and machine-mounted saw elements. Tooth geometry, blade steel grade (typically hardened or impulse-hardened), and handle material define product tiers from professional-grade to consumer use. Importers should be aware that hand saws from certain origins have been reviewed under trade remedy proceedings, and the distinction between a hand saw and a machine saw blade is a recurring classification question at entry.
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A hand saw is designed to be operated manually, with a handle integrated into the article and a blade sized and configured for hand use. Machine saw blades, by contrast, are designed to be mounted in powered equipment and are classified under machinery or tool accessory headings. The presence of a handle, blade dimensions, and tooth configuration are all relevant to the distinction.
Key specifications include teeth per inch (TPI), blade length, steel grade (standard vs. impulse-hardened), and handle material. Impulse-hardened blades cannot be resharpened and are typically positioned as disposable-use tools, which can affect product classification and marketing claims. These specifications also appear in purchase orders and commercial invoices and should align with the declared HTS classification.
Basic heading 499 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 69521 · $2.6M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Vietnam and Denmark together supply 45% of it. China pays 36.7% duty; Denmark 3.4%.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $41.2M of Hand Saws and exported $5.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.