HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8465.96 – Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; splitting, slicing or paring machines
HS code 8465.96 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, splitting, slicing or paring machines. It is used for veneer slicing machines, log splitting machines, wood paring machines, cork slicing machines and bone splitting saws.
What HS 8465.96 covers
This category encompasses specialized machine-tools designed for splitting, slicing, or paring various hard materials such as wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, and hard plastics. These machines are crucial in industries like furniture manufacturing, veneer production, flooring, and specialized crafts, where precise material preparation is essential. Importers are typically woodworking shops, material processors, and manufacturers requiring accurate and efficient material reduction. Exporters are often specialized machinery manufacturers, particularly from regions with strong traditions in woodworking and material processing technology. The trade focuses on precision, material yield optimization, and the ability to handle diverse material properties, contributing to efficient and high-quality production across various sectors that rely on these hard materials.
- Covers
- Veneer slicing machines
- Log splitting machines
- Wood paring machines
- Cork slicing machines
- Bone splitting saws
- Plastic sheet paring machines
- Rotary veneer lathes
- Firewood processors.
- Examples
- Fezer veneer slicers
- Kuper veneer machines
- Baljer & Zembrod log splitters
- Weinig planing machines (for paring)
- Wintersteiger veneer slicers.
Codes often confused with 8465.96
Common mistake. Could be confused with 846591 (sawing machines for wood) if the primary function is cutting rather than splitting/slicing, or with 846599 (other wood/hard material machines) if the specific splitting/slicing function isn't clearly identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846596, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846596 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 $291M 54% of world exports
- 2 Germany $72M 13% of world exports
- 3 Canada $30M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $541M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $95M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $59M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $54M 11% of world imports
World total: $502M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 8465.96
Brazil does not split HS 8465.96: its NCM code is 8465.96.00.
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 8465.96
What is HS code 846596?
HS code 846596 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; splitting, slicing or paring machines. This category encompasses specialized machine-tools designed for splitting, slicing, or paring various hard materials such as wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, and hard plastics. These machines are crucial in industries like furniture manufacturing, veneer production, flooring, and specialized crafts, where precise material preparation is essential. Importers are typically woodworking shops, material processors, and manufacturers requiring accurate and efficient material reduction. Exporters are often specialized machinery manufacturers, particularly from regions with strong traditions in woodworking and material processing technology. The trade focuses on precision, material yield optimization, and the ability to handle diverse material properties, contributing to efficient and high-quality production across various sectors that rely on these hard materials.
What products fall under HS code 846596?
Veneer slicing machines, log splitting machines, wood paring machines, cork slicing machines, bone splitting saws, plastic sheet paring machines, rotary veneer lathes, firewood processors.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846596?
Could be confused with 846591 (sawing machines for wood) if the primary function is cutting rather than splitting/slicing, or with 846599 (other wood/hard material machines) if the specific splitting/slicing function isn't clearly identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846596?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846596 in UN Comtrade data were China ($291M, 54% of world exports), Germany ($72M) and Canada ($30M). World exports came to about $541M, 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 846596?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846596 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($95M, 19% of world imports), France ($59M) and Germany ($54M). World imports came to about $502M, 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 846596 structured?
HS code 846596 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 (96) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846596?
In Brazil, HS code 846596 is NCM 8465.96.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.