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Pruning Saw Metal Backing Bar

Reinforced steel backing bar for pruning saws, adding rigidity for thick branches. Under HTS 8202.10.00.00 as handsaw metal parts excluding blades, for gardeners.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8201.30.00Same rate: 37.5%

If for hedge shears or trimmers

Secateurs and similar garden tools in 8201.30.

8202.91.30Same rate: 37.5%

If imported pre-assembled with blade

Any blade presence shifts to blade headings like 8202.91.

7326.90.86Higher: 40.4% vs 37.5%

If generic steel bar not tool-specific

Other steel articles not classifiable as tool parts go to Chapter 73.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Distinguish from agricultural machinery parts with end-use statements

• Photographic evidence of part function aids binding rulings

• Section 232 steel tariffs may apply based on melt/origin