HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8465.91 – Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; sawing machines
HS code 8465.91 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, sawing machines. It is used for panel saws, table saws, band saws, miter saws and circular saws (industrial).
What HS 8465.91 covers
This HS code covers a wide array of sawing machines specifically designed for cutting wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, and similar hard materials. This category includes everything from basic workshop saws to advanced industrial cutting solutions, essential for initial material preparation in various manufacturing processes. These machines are fundamental to industries such as furniture manufacturing, construction (for timber processing), plastics fabrication, and specialized crafts. International trade in sawing machines is robust, driven by global demand for processed materials and finished goods. Importers range from small workshops in developing countries to large industrial facilities in developed nations, all seeking efficient and precise cutting capabilities. Major importing countries often include those with significant woodworking or construction sectors, like the USA, Germany, and China. Leading exporters are typically countries with strong manufacturing bases for industrial machinery, such as Germany, Italy, and Taiwan, known for producing durable and technologically advanced sawing equipment.
- Covers
- Panel saws
- Table saws
- Band saws
- Miter saws
- Circular saws (industrial)
- Rip saws
- Crosscut saws
- Beam saws
- Examples
- Altendorf F45
- Martin T75
- SCM Nova SI 400
- Felder K700S
- SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw
Codes often confused with 8465.91
Common mistake. This code is specifically for sawing machines, and care must be taken not to confuse it with other wood/plastic working machines like planers (846592) or grinding machines (846593).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846591, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846591 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $604M 27% of world exports
- 2 Germany $339M 15% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$266M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $540M 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $191M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 Canada $98M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8465.91 3
Brazil splits HS 8465.91 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8465.91.10 Band saws for wood and similar materialsDe fita sem fim
- 8465.91.20 Circular saws for wood and similar materialsCirculares
- 8465.91.90 Other sawing machines for wood and the likeOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.65 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8465.91
What is HS code 846591?
HS code 846591 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; sawing machines. This HS code covers a wide array of sawing machines specifically designed for cutting wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, and similar hard materials. This category includes everything from basic workshop saws to advanced industrial cutting solutions, essential for initial material preparation in various manufacturing processes. These machines are fundamental to industries such as furniture manufacturing, construction (for timber processing), plastics fabrication, and specialized crafts. International trade in sawing machines is robust, driven by global demand for processed materials and finished goods. Importers range from small workshops in developing countries to large industrial facilities in developed nations, all seeking efficient and precise cutting capabilities. Major importing countries often include those with significant woodworking or construction sectors, like the USA, Germany, and China. Leading exporters are typically countries with strong manufacturing bases for industrial machinery, such as Germany, Italy, and Taiwan, known for producing durable and technologically advanced sawing equipment.
What products fall under HS code 846591?
Panel saws, Table saws, Band saws, Miter saws, Circular saws (industrial), Rip saws, Crosscut saws, Beam saws
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846591?
This code is specifically for sawing machines, and care must be taken not to confuse it with other wood/plastic working machines like planers (846592) or grinding machines (846593).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846591?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846591 in UN Comtrade data were China ($604M, 27% of world exports), Germany ($339M) and Taiwan (about $266M). World exports came to about $2.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 846591?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846591 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($540M, 26% of world imports), Germany ($191M) and Canada ($98M). World imports came to about $2.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 846591 structured?
HS code 846591 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (65) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846591?
Brazil splits HS code 846591 into 3 NCM codes: 8465.91.10 (Band saws for wood and similar materials), 8465.91.20 (Circular saws for wood and similar materials), 8465.91.90 (Other sawing machines for wood and the like). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.