U.S. imports of Saw Blades, Not Elsewhere Specified (SITC 69559) totaled $16.9M in August 2026, imported from 36 countries.
Importers of Saw Blades, Not Elsewhere Specified 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, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $16.9M in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSaw blades that do not fit the more specific categories — band, circular, chain, or straight metal-cutting — are captured here as a residual grouping, making correct prior classification analysis essential before defaulting to this code. Examples may include reciprocating saw blades, jigsaw blades, and specialty profile blades used in plastics or composite cutting. Because this is a catch-all category, customs authorities may scrutinize entries to confirm that a more specific provision does not apply, so detailed product descriptions and technical specifications are particularly important at entry.
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1.4K import shipments a month
Generally yes — reciprocating and jigsaw blades are neither band, circular, chain, nor straight blades for metal, so they are candidates for the residual 'not elsewhere specified' category. However, the classification should be confirmed against the full schedule, as specific national tariff lines may provide more precise provisions.
Misclassification into a residual category when a specific provision applies can result in incorrect duty payment, potential penalties, and delays at entry. Customs brokers recommend reviewing the full blade description — material, form, and intended use — against each specific saw blade category before using the NES provision.
Basic heading 259 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 69559 · $16.9M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Switzerland and China together supply 52% of it. China pays 36.6% duty; Taiwan 7.8%.
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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, Not Elsewhere Specified and exported $103.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.