HS Code for Wood borer

HS code 8465.95 is designated for wood borers, which are technically defined as machine-tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, or similar hard materials, specifically for drilling or morticing. This code is situated within Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System. Heading 8465 covers a wide array of woodworking machinery, and subheading 8465.95 is specialized for machines that create holes or rectangular slots (mortices) in the workpiece. These machines are fundamental in joinery and cabinetry for creating dowel holes or housing for tenons. The classification requires the machine to be a stationary tool; portable, hand-held power drills are excluded and instead classified under heading 8467. Furthermore, if the machine is designed primarily for working metal, it would fall under heading 8459. The distinction is based on the machine's design, spindle speed, and the type of tooling it is intended to drive. For multi-purpose machines that can perform various operations (like sawing, milling, and drilling), classification is governed by General Interpretative Rule 3, often defaulting to the primary function or the "other" category in 8465.99 if no single function predominates. Industrial wood borers may include multi-spindle units or CNC-controlled drilling centers specifically optimized for wood-based panels. Understanding the difference between a borer and a router (8465.92) is also essential, as routers primarily remove material from the surface or edges rather than creating deep, cylindrical holes. Accurate classification under 8465.95 is necessary for applying the correct industrial standards and tariffs during international trade.

Products Included

• Vertical wood boring machines
• Multi-spindle drilling machines for wood
• Hollow chisel morticers
• Chain morticers
• CNC wood drilling centers

Common Misclassification

Wood borers are often misclassified under 8459 (metal drilling machines) or 8467 (hand-held power tools). They may also be confused with 8465.92 (milling or routing machines) if the machine is capable of both drilling and surface shaping.

FAQ

What is the HS code for wood borer?

The HS code for stationary wood drilling or morticing machines is 8465.95.

Are portable wood drills included in 8465.95?

No, portable or hand-held drills are classified under heading 8467.