Product classification
HS code for CNC wood router: 8465.20
Machine-tools, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, machining centres.
Classification of CNC wood router under HS 8465.20
The CNC wood router is classified under HS code 8465.20. This code is designated for machining centers used for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, or similar hard materials. A "machining center" is defined in the HS Chapter 84 notes as a machine tool capable of performing various types of machining operations, such as milling, routing, and drilling, by automatically changing tools from a magazine or similar system in accordance with a machining program. Most industrial CNC wood routers feature an automatic tool changer (ATC), which qualifies them for this specific subheading. If a router lacks an ATC, it might be classified under 8465.92, but the 8465.20 code is the standard for modern, automated CNC routing equipment. This classification is based on the machine's versatility and its automated tool-handling capabilities, distinguishing it from single-purpose woodworking machines. It falls under heading 8465, which covers machines for working wood and other hard materials not covered by the metalworking headings.
- Covers
- 3-axis CNC wood routers with ATC
- 5-axis wood machining centers
- CNC nesting machines for woodworking
- Automated wood routers with tool changers
- CNC routers for hard plastics and acrylics
- Also under 8465.20
- Biesse Rover series
- SCM Tech Z series
- Homag Venture series
- Anderson Stratos
- Weeke BHX series
Codes often confused with 8465.20
Common mistake. CNC wood routers are frequently misclassified under 8465.92, which covers planing, milling, or molding machines. While a router performs milling, 8465.20 takes precedence if the machine has an automatic tool changer. Another error is using 8459.61, which is for CNC milling machines for metal. It is the material being worked (wood/plastic vs. metal) that determines the heading (8465 vs. 8459). Finally, small DIY routers without CNC controls may fall under 8467.22 if they are hand-held tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846520 (the code used for CNC wood router), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846520 (the code used for CNC wood router) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 9.3% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 846520, not only CNC wood router.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $304M 40% of world exports
- 2 Germany $249M 33% of world exports
- 3 China $59M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $766M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $59M 9.3% of world imports
- 2 Germany $42M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Poland $41M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $636M 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 CNC wood router
Brazil classifies CNC wood router under NCM 8465.20.00: HS 8465.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about CNC wood router
What is the HS code for CNC wood router?
The HS code for CNC wood router is 846520 (Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; machining centres). The HS code for a CNC wood router that functions as a machining center (with an automatic tool changer) is 8465.20.
How do I classify CNC wood router for customs?
CNC wood router is classified under HS code 846520 — Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; machining centres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can this code be used for plastic routers?
Yes, HS code 8465 covers machines for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, and hard plastics.
Which countries are the top exporters of CNC wood router (HS 846520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846520 (the code used for CNC wood router) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($304M, 40% of world exports), Germany ($249M) and China ($59M). World exports came to about $766M, 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 CNC wood router (HS 846520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846520 (the code used for CNC wood router) in UN Comtrade data were France ($59M, 9.3% of world imports), Germany ($42M) and Poland ($41M). World imports came to about $636M, 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.
Is the HS code for CNC wood router the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846520 for CNC wood router is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for CNC wood router in Brazil?
In Brazil, CNC wood router (HS 846520) is classified under NCM 8465.20.00.