HS Code for Glass polishing machine

HS code 8464.20 is designated for machine-tools used for grinding or polishing glass in its cold state. This classification is part of Chapter 84, which encompasses machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8464 specifically covers machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete, or similar mineral materials, or for the cold working of glass. The distinction of "cold working" is vital; it refers to mechanical processes like grinding, polishing, or lapping that occur after the glass has solidified and cooled. Machines that work glass in a molten or hot state (such as glass-blowing or glass-molding machines) are classified under heading 8475. Subheading 8464.20 is specific to the abrasive actions of grinding and polishing, which are essential for finishing glass edges, surfaces, or optical components. These machines must be stationary and power-driven to be considered machine-tools under this heading.

Products Included

• Automatic glass edge polishing machines
• Glass surface grinding machines
• Optical glass polishing lathes
• Beveling machines for mirrors
• Lens grinding machines for spectacles
• Flat glass edge grinding equipment

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification occurs with heading 8475, which covers machines for the hot working of glass. If the machine shapes glass while it is soft or molten, 8475 is the correct code. Another error involves 8464.10 (sawing machines) or 8464.90 (other glass working machines like drills). Users also confuse these with hand-held pneumatic or electric tools, which are classified under heading 8467 rather than the machine-tool heading 8464.

FAQ

What is the HS code for glass polishing machine?

The HS code for a glass polishing machine used for cold working is 8464.20.

Does this include hand-held glass polishers?

No, hand-held power tools for polishing glass are classified under HS code 8467.29 or 8467.19, as 8464 is reserved for stationary machine-tools.