Product classification
HS code for Wood bending 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 bending machine under HS 8465.94
HS code 8465.94 applies to machine-tools designed for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, or similar hard materials, specifically those used for bending or assembling. These machines are used in furniture manufacturing and other woodworking industries to shape wood through mechanical pressure, often in combination with heat or steam to make the wood fibers pliable. The classification covers machines that perform these operations without removing material, which distinguishes them from saws, planers, or routers. Under the Harmonized System, machine tools are classified based on their primary function. Heading 8465 is dedicated to machines that work on wood and similar materials, and the .94 subheading is the specific designation for bending and assembly functions. This includes machines that press veneers onto a substrate or machines that bend solid wood into curved components for chairs or musical instruments.
- Covers
- Hydraulic wood bending presses
- Steam-assisted wood bending machines
- Furniture frame assembly presses
- Pneumatic wood clamping and bending stations
- 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 or milling machines). It may also be misclassified under 8479.89 if the user believes it is a general-purpose machine, but because it is specifically designed for working wood through bending, 8465.94 is the correct, more specific code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846594 (the code used for wood bending machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846594 (the code used for wood bending 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 bending 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 bending machine
Brazil classifies wood bending 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 bending machine
What is the HS code for Wood bending machine?
The HS code for Wood bending machine is 846594 (Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; bending or assembling machines). The HS code for machine-tools for working wood by bending or assembling is 8465.94.
How do I classify Wood bending machine for customs?
Wood bending 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 manual hand tools?
No, HS code 8465.94 is for power-operated machinery. Manual hand tools for woodworking are classified under heading 8205.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood bending machine (HS 846594)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846594 (the code used for wood bending 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 bending machine (HS 846594)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846594 (the code used for wood bending 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 bending machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846594 for Wood bending 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 bending machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood bending machine (HS 846594) is classified under NCM 8465.94.00.