Product classification
HS code for Veneer machine: 8465.96
Machine-tools, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, splitting, slicing or paring machines.
Classification of veneer machine under HS 8465.96
The classification of a veneer machine under HS code 8465.96 is determined by its primary function as a machine-tool for working wood. Specifically, this subheading covers machines designed for splitting, slicing, or paring wood into thin sheets known as veneers. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), products are classified based on their technical characteristics and intended use. Since veneer machines are specialized woodworking tools that do not perform sawing, planing, or milling as their primary function, they fall into the residual category of 8465.96. These machines are essential in the plywood and furniture manufacturing industries, where logs are processed into thin decorative or structural layers. The machinery must be designed for working hard materials like wood, though the code also encompasses cork, bone, and hard plastics. The classification remains consistent whether the machine is used for rotary peeling or flat slicing, provided the mechanical action is paring or slicing.
- Covers
- Rotary veneer lathes
- Veneer slicers (vertical or horizontal)
- Veneer guillotines and trimmers
- Wood paring machines for matchstick production
- Stay-log veneer lathes
- Also under 8465.96
- Fezer veneer slicers
- Kuper veneer machines
- Baljer & Zembrod log splitters
- Weinig planing machines (for paring)
- Wintersteiger veneer slicers.
Codes often confused with 8465.96
Common mistake. Veneer machines are frequently confused with sawing machines under HS code 8465.91. While both process wood, 8465.91 is strictly for machines that use a saw blade to remove material. Additionally, veneer dryers are classified under 8419.32 as industrial drying machinery, rather than 8465.96, because their primary function is thermal treatment rather than mechanical shaping.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846596 (the code used for veneer machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846596 (the code used for veneer machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 846596, not only veneer machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $291M 54% of world exports
- 2 Germany $72M 13% of world exports
- 3 Canada $30M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $541M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $95M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $59M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $54M 11% of world imports
World total: $502M 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 veneer machine
Brazil classifies veneer machine under NCM 8465.96.00: HS 8465.96 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about veneer machine
What is the HS code for Veneer machine?
The HS code for Veneer machine is 846596 (Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; splitting, slicing or paring machines). The primary HS code for a veneer machine used for slicing, paring, or splitting wood is 8465.96.
How do I classify Veneer machine for customs?
Veneer machine is classified under HS code 846596 — Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; splitting, slicing or paring machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines for plastic?
Yes, HS code 8465.96 also covers machines for splitting or paring hard plastics and similar hard materials, provided they operate in a manner similar to woodworking tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of veneer machine (HS 846596)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846596 (the code used for veneer machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($291M, 54% of world exports), Germany ($72M) and Canada ($30M). World exports came to about $541M, 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 veneer machine (HS 846596)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846596 (the code used for veneer machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($95M, 19% of world imports), France ($59M) and Germany ($54M). World imports came to about $502M, 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 Veneer machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846596 for Veneer 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.
What is the NCM code for veneer machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, veneer machine (HS 846596) is classified under NCM 8465.96.00.