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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of hand saws (SITC 69521) totaled $3.1M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Hand Saws paid $347K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $2.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Hand Saws imports of $3.1M in April 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.6M.
Last updated: April 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.
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