HS Code Subheading

Machinery and mechanical appliances; presses for the manufacture of particle or fibre building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for treating wood or cork

8479.30 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 847930

This category covers heavy-duty industrial machinery essential for the production of engineered wood products and other wood/cork treatment processes. It specifically includes presses used in manufacturing particleboard, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and oriented strand board (OSB) from wood chips, sawdust, or other lignocellulosic materials. Beyond presses, it also covers a range of other specialized equipment for preparing, shaping, or finishing wood and cork, excluding basic woodworking machines like saws or planers (which fall under 8465). Major importers are countries with growing construction industries and limited natural timber resources, such as China, Vietnam, and various European nations. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers from Germany, Italy, and Austria, known for their precision engineering in woodworking machinery. Key considerations for trade include the scale of production, automation levels, and compliance with environmental standards for dust and chemical emissions.

Products Under This Code

Particleboard presses, MDF production lines, OSB manufacturing presses, Wood veneer presses, Cork agglomeration machines, Wood chip dryers for board production, Glue spreaders for panel manufacturing, Edge banding presses for panels

Real World Examples

Siempelkamp ContiRoll presses, Dieffenbacher continuous presses, Wemhöner surface laminating presses, Bürkle presses, Fagus-GreCon spark detection systems (integrated)

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with general woodworking machinery under 8465, but 847930 specifically targets machinery for manufacturing composite boards or other specialized wood/cork treatment, not basic cutting, shaping, or drilling. It's also distinct from 846599 (other woodworking machines).

Products Classified Under 8479.30

Wood press machineParticle board machineCork processing machine

Related Codes

8479.10 Machinery and mechanical appliances; for public works, building or the like 8479.20 Machinery; for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils 8479.40 Machines; for making rope or cable 8479.50 Machinery and mechanical appliances; industrial robots, n.e.c. or included 8479.60 Machinery and mechanical appliances; evaporative air coolers 8479.71 Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports 8479.79 Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports 8479.81 Machines and mechanical appliances; for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders 8479.82 Machines; for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring 8479.83 Machines and mechanical appliances; cold isostatic presses

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China, USA, and Germany are major importers, while Germany, Italy, and Austria are leading exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847930?

HS code 847930 covers: Machinery and mechanical appliances; presses for the manufacture of particle or fibre building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for treating wood or cork. This category covers heavy-duty industrial machinery essential for the production of engineered wood products and other wood/cork treatment processes. It specifically includes presses used in manufacturing particleboard, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and oriented strand board (OSB) from wood chips, sawdust, or other lignocellulosic materials. Beyond presses, it also covers a range of other specialized equipment for preparing, shaping, or finishing wood and cork, excluding basic woodworking machines like saws or planers (which fall under 8465). Major importers are countries with growing construction industries and limited natural timber resources, such as China, Vietnam, and various European nations. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers from Germany, Italy, and Austria, known for their precision engineering in woodworking machinery. Key considerations for trade include the scale of production, automation levels, and compliance with environmental standards for dust and chemical emissions.

What products fall under HS code 847930?

Particleboard presses, MDF production lines, OSB manufacturing presses, Wood veneer presses, Cork agglomeration machines, Wood chip dryers for board production, Glue spreaders for panel manufacturing, Edge banding presses for panels

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847930?

This code is often confused with general woodworking machinery under 8465, but 847930 specifically targets machinery for manufacturing composite boards or other specialized wood/cork treatment, not basic cutting, shaping, or drilling. It's also distinct from 846599 (other woodworking machines).

How is HS code 847930 structured?

HS code 847930 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (79) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.