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📦 Table saws for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, each with blade measuring 25.4 cm (provided for in subheading 8465.91.00), such saws excluding (i) tilting arbor table saws, non-laser guided, each with a 25.4 cm blade and of a weight not exceeding 220 kg, and (ii) laser-guided tilting arbor table saws, each with 25.4 cm blade and detachable base with casters, weighing less than 31 kg

Table saws for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, each with blade measuring 25.4 cm (provided for in subheading 8465.91.00), such saws excluding (i) tilting arbor table saws, non-laser guided, each with a 25.4 cm blade and of a weight not exceeding 220 kg, and (ii) laser-guided tilting arbor table saws, each with 25.4 cm blade and detachable base with casters, weighing less than 31 kg

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Overview

Table saws for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, or similar hard materials, each equipped with a 25.4 cm blade, fall under HS subheading 8465.91.00. This category excludes tilting arbor table saws (non-laser guided) with a 25.4 cm blade weighing not more than 220 kg, and laser-guided tilting arbor table saws with a 25.4 cm blade and detachable base with casters weighing less than 31 kg. These saws are primarily used in woodworking and industrial applications for precision cutting of hard materials. The global trade of these tools reflects demand in construction, furniture manufacturing, and other industrial sectors.

Total Trade Volume

USD 320 million

Data from 2022

Source

United Nations Comtrade Database

Tariff Analysis

Average Rate

5.2%

Highest Rate

12% (India)

Lowest Rate

0% (European Union - intra-EU trade)

Common Restrictions

  • Import quotas in certain markets
  • Safety and environmental compliance certifications required
  • Anti-dumping duties in select countries
  • Labeling and packaging regulations

Market Trends

Growing demand for precision tools in emerging markets

Increased exports to regions like Southeast Asia and Latin America due to expanding construction and furniture industries

2021-2022

Shift towards automation and advanced features

Manufacturers are integrating digital controls and safety features, driving up unit costs but also market value

2020-2022

Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions

Delays in raw material procurement and shipping have affected production timelines and costs

2022

Recent Developments

New EU Safety Standards for Power Tools

The European Union introduced updated safety regulations for table saws, mandating advanced blade guards and emergency stop features starting mid-2023.

June 2023

Manufacturers exporting to the EU must adapt designs, potentially increasing production costs but improving market trust.

US-China Trade Agreement Update

A revised trade agreement reduced tariffs on certain industrial tools, including table saws, fostering increased exports from China to the US.

March 2023

Expected to boost trade volume by 10-15% in 2023, benefiting Chinese exporters and US importers.

Innovation in Lightweight Materials

Several leading manufacturers introduced table saws made with advanced lightweight composites, improving portability without sacrificing durability.

September 2022

Attracts small-scale contractors and hobbyists, expanding the consumer base in North America and Europe.