Stihl MS 261 Chain Saw Bar and Chain Assembly from China
Replacement bar and chain kit designed specifically for Stihl MS 261 chainsaws, including a 16-inch guide bar and low-kickback chain. This part is classified under HTS 8467.91.01.00 as it is a dedicated component for chain saws used in handheld gas-powered cutting tools. It ensures optimal performance in tree felling and limb cutting applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific chainsaw models via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification as general metalworking parts
• Include detailed bills of materials showing chain saw exclusivity; common pitfall is missing OEM part numbers on documentation
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain chainsaw components from Asia and ensure proper country-of-origin labeling