HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8465.94 – Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; bending or assembling machines
HS code 8465.94 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, bending or assembling machines. It is used for wood bending presses, veneer presses, edge banding machines (assembly), dowel inserting machines and frame assembly machines.
What HS 8465.94 covers
This HS code covers machine-tools used for bending or assembling wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, and similar hard materials. These machines are crucial for creating curved components, joining parts, and forming complex structures without significant material removal. They are vital in industries such as furniture manufacturing (especially for chairs and curved panels), boat building, musical instrument production, and specialized plastics fabrication where forming and joining are key processes. International trade in these specialized machines is driven by the demand for innovative product designs and efficient assembly techniques. Importers often include countries with strong design-led manufacturing sectors or those requiring specialized production capabilities, such as the USA, Germany, and Japan. Exporters are typically nations with advanced engineering and manufacturing expertise, particularly Italy, Germany, and China, known for producing sophisticated forming and assembly equipment. The market values precision, repeatability, and the ability to handle various material thicknesses and shapes.
- Covers
- Wood bending presses
- Veneer presses
- Edge banding machines (assembly)
- Dowel inserting machines
- Frame assembly machines
- Hot presses for wood
- Plastic sheet bending machines
- Jointing machines
- Examples
- Biesse Stream
- SCM Olimpic
- Homag EDGETEQ
- Ott Storm
- Italpresse XL
Codes often confused with 8465.94
Common mistake. This code is distinct from other 8465 subheadings that focus on material removal (e.g., 846591, 846592) as it specifically covers machines for forming (bending) or joining (assembling) materials.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846594, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846594 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 $112M 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $103M 20% of world exports
- 3 Austria $72M 14% of world exports
World total: $514M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $106M 21% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$50M 9.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $37M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $514M 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 code for 8465.94
Brazil does not split HS 8465.94: its NCM code is 8465.94.00.
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 8465.94
What is HS code 846594?
HS code 846594 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; bending or assembling machines. This HS code covers machine-tools used for bending or assembling wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, and similar hard materials. These machines are crucial for creating curved components, joining parts, and forming complex structures without significant material removal. They are vital in industries such as furniture manufacturing (especially for chairs and curved panels), boat building, musical instrument production, and specialized plastics fabrication where forming and joining are key processes. International trade in these specialized machines is driven by the demand for innovative product designs and efficient assembly techniques. Importers often include countries with strong design-led manufacturing sectors or those requiring specialized production capabilities, such as the USA, Germany, and Japan. Exporters are typically nations with advanced engineering and manufacturing expertise, particularly Italy, Germany, and China, known for producing sophisticated forming and assembly equipment. The market values precision, repeatability, and the ability to handle various material thicknesses and shapes.
What products fall under HS code 846594?
Wood bending presses, Veneer presses, Edge banding machines (assembly), Dowel inserting machines, Frame assembly machines, Hot presses for wood, Plastic sheet bending machines, Jointing machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846594?
This code is distinct from other 8465 subheadings that focus on material removal (e.g., 846591, 846592) as it specifically covers machines for forming (bending) or joining (assembling) materials.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846594?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846594 in UN Comtrade data were China ($112M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($103M) and Austria ($72M). World exports came to about $514M, 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 846594?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846594 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($106M, 21% of world imports), Vietnam (about $50M) and Italy ($37M). World imports came to about $514M, 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 846594 structured?
HS code 846594 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 (94) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846594?
In Brazil, HS code 846594 is NCM 8465.94.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.