Other

Hand saws, other than those with specified blade types

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8202 10 90 (Other hand saws) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Saw blades and other cutting tools within Chapter 82 may be classified under more specific tariff lines that carry compliance; the precise product description determines the applicable heading.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend across the broader Chapter 82 tools category: saw blades — including slitting, slotting, or toothless blades — are separately classified within heading 8202 and may attract distinct compliance obligations. Re-classification on customs examination triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending resolution. Verify that the imported product's design, intended use, and blade configuration align with the 8202 10 90 description before relying on the absence of compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8202 10 90 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the product is a saw blade rather than a complete hand saw?

Saw blades — including slitting, slotting, or toothless types — are classified under a separate tariff line within heading 8202 and may attract different compliance requirements.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.