Other, including parts

Subheading 8202 39 of the Combined Nomenclature covers all saw blades not included in subheading 8202 31 - that is, blades whose working part is made from materials other than steel alone or manufactured using composite hard-material technologies. The commercial range under 8202 39 is highly diverse: jigsaw blades for wood, metal and plastics - typically bimetal (spring steel body with HSS teeth), TCT (tungsten carbide tipped) circular saw blades with brazed carbide segments for wood, OSB, MDF and laminates, diamond circular blades for cutting concrete, stone, ceramic and abrasive materials, CBN (cubic boron nitride) blades for grinding hardened steels, reciprocating saw blades for demolition, pipe cutting, drywall and composite materials, and bimetal or diamond hole saws for drilling large-diameter openings in wood, metal, tiles and concrete. Classification requires precise identification of the cutting edge material: the blade geometry and tooth pattern alone do not determine classification - the decisive factor is whether the cutting edge incorporates materials other than steel. Brazed carbide segments, diamond grit setting, CVD and PVD hard coatings that form distinct cutting edges determine classification under 8202 39.

Imports of saw blades classified under subheading 8202 39 into the European Union are governed by the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013). The importer must hold an EORI number and submit a customs declaration with the correct CN code. TCT circular saw blades and diamond blades intended for power-driven machines are treated as interchangeable tools under Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 - the manufacturer should issue an incorporation declaration or declaration of conformity. Diamond tools for cutting building materials must comply with the requirements of EN 13236 covering superabrasive tools, including burst speed requirements and mandatory blade marking. Jigsaw and reciprocating saw blades sold in retail packaging are subject to general product safety requirements under GPSR (Regulation (EU) 2023/988). Required import documents include a commercial invoice specifying cutting material type (carbide, diamond, bimetal), transport document, manufacturer's technical specification and declaration of conformity. TCT blades from China may be subject to EU anti-dumping measures - TARIC verification is mandatory before import. For diamond tools, it is important to identify the country where the last substantial processing took place, as this determines rules of origin and any applicable tariff preferences.

Saw blades classified under subheading 8202 39 may be subject to a range of EU trade defence measures including anti-dumping duties. Importers must verify the current status of AD and CVD measures in the TARIC database for the specific CN code and country of origin before finalising a transaction. Diamond tools and carbide-tipped tools manufactured in China have been or may be subject to anti-dumping proceedings - status requires verification before each import. MFN duty rates for subheading 8202 39 depend on the country of origin and may be reduced through preferential rates under EU FTAs with Japan (JEFTA), South Korea, Vietnam and other countries. Importers should assess preference availability and obtain appropriate proof of origin (EUR.1, REX exporter declaration). The import of industrial diamond tools into the EU is a specialised segment - industrial-grade tools often benefit from autonomous tariff suspensions for specific subcategories of tools and diamond segments. Total import costs include customs duty, VAT (23% in Poland) and technical certification costs. All trade measures and current rates are available in the European Commission's TARIC database.

CN code 8202 39 covers other saw blades of base metal and cermets. Importing cutting tools requires compliance with EN 847 safety standards for woodworking tools and EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Duty rates depend on country of origin and may benefit from EU trade agreement preferences. Customs clearance requires CE declaration of conformity and commercial invoice.