HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8479.30 – 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

HS code 8479.30 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for particleboard presses, MDF production lines, OSB manufacturing presses, wood veneer presses and cork agglomeration machines.

What HS 8479.30 covers

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.

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

Codes often confused with 8479.30

Common mistake. 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).

84.65Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials8465.99Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; n.e.c. in heading no. 8465

Top exporters and importers of HS code 847930, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847930 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 11% 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. 1 Germany $272M
  2. 2 China $162M
  3. 3 Italy $113M

World total: $689M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $65M
  2. 2 United States $49M
  3. 3 Thailand $47M

World total: $615M 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 8479.30

Brazil does not split HS 8479.30: its NCM code is 8479.30.00.

  1. 8479.30.00 Particle board presses; wood or cork machineryPrensas para fabricação de painéis de partículas, de fibras de madeira ou de outras matérias lenhosas, e outras máquinas e aparelhos para tratamento de madeira ou de cortiça

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.79 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8479.30

What is HS code 847930?

HS code 847930 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847930?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847930 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($272M, 39% of world exports), China ($162M) and Italy ($113M). World exports came to about $689M, 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 847930?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847930 in UN Comtrade data were India ($65M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($49M) and Thailand ($47M). World imports came to about $615M, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847930?

In Brazil, HS code 847930 is NCM 8479.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.