Analysis
Subheading 8202.40 covers chain saw blades, and parts thereof, within heading 8202. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 2 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 7.2 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 7.2%, applies to 8202.40.30 (with cutting parts containing by weight over 0.2…).
1 of its 2 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (50%) and 1 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 7.2%. The median line pays 3.6%.
The US splits it as follows: 8202.40.30 for with cutting parts containing by weight over 0.2 percent of chromium… (7.2%) and 8202.40.60 for chain saw blades, and parts thereof: other (duty-free).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8202.40.30 | With cutting parts containing by weight over 0.2 percent of chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten or over 0.1 percent of vanadium | 7.2% |
| 8202.40.60 | Chain saw blades, and parts thereof: other | Free |