HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8465.93 – Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; grinding, sanding or polishing machines
HS code 8465.93 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, grinding, sanding or polishing machines. It is used for wide belt sanders, edge sanders, orbital sanders (industrial), profile sanders and wood polishing machines.
What HS 8465.93 covers
This HS code covers machine-tools specifically designed for grinding, sanding, or polishing wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, and similar hard materials. These machines are essential for achieving smooth finishes, precise dimensions, and aesthetic quality in a wide range of products. They play a critical role in the final stages of production for furniture, flooring, automotive interiors, and specialized plastic components. International trade in these finishing machines is driven by the global demand for high-quality, aesthetically pleasing products. Importers include countries with significant manufacturing sectors that prioritize surface finish and precision, such as the USA, Germany, and China. Exporters are typically nations known for their advanced machinery manufacturing and precision engineering, including Germany, Italy, and Taiwan. The market emphasizes machines that offer high efficiency, consistent results, and adaptability to various material types and product forms, from flat panels to complex profiles.
- Covers
- Wide belt sanders
- Edge sanders
- Orbital sanders (industrial)
- Profile sanders
- Wood polishing machines
- Drum sanders
- Disc sanders (industrial)
- CNC sanding machines
- Examples
- Biesse Viet Opera
- SCM DMC System
- Homag SWT series
- Heesemann MFA
- Timesavers 3300 series
Codes often confused with 8465.93
Common mistake. This code is specifically for grinding, sanding, or polishing machines, and should not be confused with machines for cutting (846591, 846592) or drilling (846595).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846593, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846593 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 9.9% of its imports here ($3.5M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $123M 28% of world exports
- 2 China $112M 25% of world exports
- 3 Italy $54M 12% of world exports
World total: $447M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $114M 25% of world imports
- 2 Germany $29M 6.4% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$26M 5.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 9.9% of its imports here ($3.5M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $450M 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. 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 8465.93 2
Brazil splits HS 8465.93 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8465.93.10 Sanding machines for wood and the likeLixadeiras
- 8465.93.90 Grinders and polishers 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 8465.93
What is HS code 846593?
HS code 846593 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; grinding, sanding or polishing machines. This HS code covers machine-tools specifically designed for grinding, sanding, or polishing wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, and similar hard materials. These machines are essential for achieving smooth finishes, precise dimensions, and aesthetic quality in a wide range of products. They play a critical role in the final stages of production for furniture, flooring, automotive interiors, and specialized plastic components. International trade in these finishing machines is driven by the global demand for high-quality, aesthetically pleasing products. Importers include countries with significant manufacturing sectors that prioritize surface finish and precision, such as the USA, Germany, and China. Exporters are typically nations known for their advanced machinery manufacturing and precision engineering, including Germany, Italy, and Taiwan. The market emphasizes machines that offer high efficiency, consistent results, and adaptability to various material types and product forms, from flat panels to complex profiles.
What products fall under HS code 846593?
Wide belt sanders, Edge sanders, Orbital sanders (industrial), Profile sanders, Wood polishing machines, Drum sanders, Disc sanders (industrial), CNC sanding machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846593?
This code is specifically for grinding, sanding, or polishing machines, and should not be confused with machines for cutting (846591, 846592) or drilling (846595).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846593?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846593 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($123M, 28% of world exports), China ($112M) and Italy ($54M). World exports came to about $447M, 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 846593?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846593 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($114M, 25% of world imports), Germany ($29M) and Vietnam (about $26M). World imports came to about $450M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 9.9% of its imports here ($3.5M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
How is HS code 846593 structured?
HS code 846593 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 (93) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846593?
Brazil splits HS code 846593 into 2 NCM codes: 8465.93.10 (Sanding machines for wood and the like), 8465.93.90 (Grinders and polishers for wood and the like). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.