8467.22.00 - Saws

This HTS category, 8467.22.00, specifically classifies saws that are designed for use by hand and are equipped with a self-contained electric motor. These are power tools intended for cutting various materials, where the motor is an integral part of the tool itself, not relying on external power sources like pneumatics or hydraulics. The defining characteristic is the presence of an electric motor powering the cutting mechanism.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8467.21.00 covers drills of all kinds that also utilize a self-contained electric motor. While both fall under the broader umbrella of handheld tools with electric motors, 8467.22.00 is exclusively for sawing implements, whereas 8467.21.00 is for drilling tools. Any other handheld tools with self-contained electric motors not specifically covered by drills or saws would fall under the residual category 8467.29.00.

Within this classification of electric-motor-driven saws, further subdivisions exist to delineate specific types of saw mechanisms. These subcategories include circular saws (8467.22.00.20), chain saws (8467.22.00.40), and reciprocating and jig saws (8467.22.00.70). An "other" category (8467.22.00.90) is also provided for any electric-motor-driven saws that do not fit into these more specific sub-classifications.