Product classification
HS code for Wood assembly machine: 8465.94
Machine-tools, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, bending or assembling machines.
Classification of wood assembly machine under HS 8465.94
The HS code 8465.94 applies to machine-tools designed for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, or similar hard materials, specifically focusing on bending or assembling machines. This classification falls under Chapter 84, which encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8465 is reserved for machine-tools that operate by removing material or by performing other operations on the aforementioned substrates without removing material. Subheading 8465.94 is distinct because it targets the assembly phase of production. These machines are essential in furniture manufacturing and structural woodworking where components must be joined together using pressure, adhesives, or mechanical fasteners. The classification excludes hand-held tools, which are found in heading 8467, and focuses on stationary industrial equipment. The technical distinction between an assembly machine and a general-purpose press is often determined by the machine's specialized fittings and jigs designed specifically for wood-based substrates. For instance, a machine designed to assemble window frames or door components through a combination of clamping and gluing is a classic example of an 8465.94 machine. It is also important to note that if a machine performs multiple functions, such as cutting and then assembling, it must be classified according to its principal function or under the residual code 8465.99 if no single function is dominant. Proper identification ensures compliance with safety standards and trade regulations specific to industrial machinery.
- Covers
- Wood gluing and clamping machines
- Frame assembly presses
- Dowel insertion machines
- Edge-banding machines (assembly focused)
- Truss assembly systems
- Also under 8465.94
- Biesse Stream
- SCM Olimpic
- Homag EDGETEQ
- Ott Storm
- Italpresse XL
Codes often confused with 8465.94
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 8465.91 (sawing machines) or 8465.92 (planing and milling machines) if the assembly machine has secondary cutting functions. It may also be confused with 8479.89, which covers general machinery not specified elsewhere, though 8465.94 is more specific for wood-working.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846594 (the code used for wood assembly machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846594 (the code used for wood assembly machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 846594, not only wood assembly machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $112M 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $103M 20% of world exports
- 3 Austria $72M 14% of world exports
World total: $514M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $106M 21% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$50M 9.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $37M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $514M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 wood assembly machine
Brazil classifies wood assembly machine under NCM 8465.94.00: HS 8465.94 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wood assembly machine
What is the HS code for Wood assembly machine?
The HS code for Wood assembly machine is 846594 (Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; bending or assembling machines). The specific HS code for wood bending or assembling machines is 8465.94.
How do I classify Wood assembly machine for customs?
Wood assembly machine is classified under HS code 846594 — Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; bending or assembling machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include hand-held assembly tools?
No, hand-held power tools for assembly are classified under heading 8467.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood assembly machine (HS 846594)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846594 (the code used for wood assembly machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($112M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($103M) and Austria ($72M). World exports came to about $514M, 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 wood assembly machine (HS 846594)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846594 (the code used for wood assembly machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($106M, 21% of world imports), Vietnam (about $50M) and Italy ($37M). World imports came to about $514M, 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 Wood assembly machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846594 for Wood assembly 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 wood assembly machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood assembly machine (HS 846594) is classified under NCM 8465.94.00.