8202.40.60.60 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 27.5% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8202.40.60.60, encompasses "Other" chain saw blades and their base metal parts that do not fall under the "In continuous lengths" classification. It serves as a residual category for chain saw blades that are not specifically designed or presented in a continuous, unsegmented form. This typically includes, but is not limited to, pre-cut chain saw blades that are assembled into loops of specific lengths or are otherwise configured for direct attachment to a chain saw.
The distinction from its sibling category, 8202.40.60.30 ("In continuous lengths"), lies in the form and presentation. Category 8202.40.60.30 is reserved for chain saw blades that are supplied as a single, unbroken length of material from which the user would then cut to their desired length. In contrast, 8202.40.60.60 applies to blades that are already formed into the characteristic looped configuration of a chain saw chain, ready for use or for minimal assembly.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within this specific code is determined by the physical characteristics of the chain saw blade and its base metal parts, specifically its configuration as a pre-formed loop rather than a continuous length of material. This ensures that all types of chain saw blades, appropriately defined by their form and intended use, are correctly accounted for within the tariff schedule.