Chain saw blades

Chain saw blades for hand saws and power saws

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8202 40 00 (Chain saw blades) 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 (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other saw blades under Chapter 82 — including hand saw blades and circular saw blades for metalworking — may fall under distinct tariff lines with their own compliance considerations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to all saw-related products within heading 8202: hand saws, circular saw blades, and band saw blades are separately classified and may carry different duty treatment or, in the future, Quality Control Order coverage. Re-classification on customs examination — for instance, if a consignment is reclassified to a more specific blade type — triggers retrospective compliance and risks detention pending resolution. Verify the precise blade type and intended use against the customs tariff before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8202 40 00 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 circular or hand saw blade rather than a chain saw blade?

Circular saw blades, hand saw blades, and other blade types are classified under separate tariff lines within heading 8202 and may attract distinct duty rates or compliance requirements.

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