HS Code for Stone working machine
Machine-tools designed for the mechanical processing of mineral materials like stone, concrete, and ceramics are classified under heading 8464. The specific subheading 8464.90 acts as a residual category for machines that perform operations other than sawing, grinding, or polishing. Classification here depends on the machine's primary function and the material it is designed to work. While sawing machines (8464.10) and grinding or polishing machines (8464.20) have their own dedicated subheadings, 8464.90 encompasses a wide variety of specialized equipment. This includes machines for carving, engraving, drilling, or milling stone and similar hard mineral materials. The classification also extends to machines used for the cold working of glass. To be classified here, the machine must be a "machine-tool," meaning it is a power-driven machine used for shaping or machining hard materials, typically by removing material or by performing a specific mechanical action. It excludes hand-held pneumatic or motorized tools, which are classified under heading 8467. The distinction is based on the machine's design for stationary use or its mounting on a stand or support, as per the Section XVI notes.
Products Included
- Stone carving and engraving machines
- Concrete drilling and boring machines
- Ceramic tile cutters (non-sawing type)
- Glass cold-working machines (non-grinding)
- Milling machines for mineral materials
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with 8464.10 (sawing machines) or 8464.20 (grinding/polishing machines). If a machine performs multiple functions, GRI 3 determines the classification based on the principal function. It is also confused with 8467.21 (hand-held drills) if the tool is portable. Machines for working metal or wood are classified under 8456-8463 or 8465 respectively.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Stone working machine?
The HS code for stone working machine-tools that do not saw, grind, or polish is 8464.90.
Does this code include laser cutting machines for stone?
No, machines that work material by removal using laser or other light or photon beam processes are generally classified under heading 8456.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Stone working machine?
The HS code for Stone working machine is 846490 (Machine-tools; for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass, (other than sawing, grinding or polishing machines)).
How do I classify Stone working machine for customs?
Stone working machine is classified under HS code 846490 — Machine-tools; for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass, (other than sawing, grinding or polishing machines). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Stone working machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846490 for Stone working machine is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.