Product classification
HS code for Wood borer: 8465.95
Machine-tools, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, drilling or morticing machines.
Classification of wood borer under HS 8465.95
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.
- Covers
- Vertical wood boring machines
- Multi-spindle drilling machines for wood
- Hollow chisel morticers
- Chain morticers
- CNC wood drilling centers
- Also under 8465.95
- Biesse Skipper
- SCM Cyflex
- Homag BHX series
- Felder FD 250
- Griggio G 20
Codes often confused with 8465.95
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846595 (the code used for wood borer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846595 (the code used for wood borer) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, 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 846595, not only wood borer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $286M 39% of world exports
- 2 China $238M 33% of world exports
- 3 Japan $84M 12% of world exports
World total: $727M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $109M 21% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$46M 8.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $39M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $520M 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 codes for wood borer
Brazil splits HS 8465.95 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8465.95.11CNC drilling machines for wood and the like
- 8465.95.12CNC mortising machines for wood and the like
- 8465.95.91Non-CNC drilling machines for wood and the like
- 8465.95.92Non-CNC mortising machines for wood and the like
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wood borer
What is the HS code for Wood borer?
The HS code for Wood borer is 846595 (Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; drilling or morticing machines). The HS code for stationary wood drilling or morticing machines is 8465.95.
How do I classify Wood borer for customs?
Wood borer is classified under HS code 846595 — Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; drilling or morticing machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are portable wood drills included in 8465.95?
No, portable or hand-held drills are classified under heading 8467.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood borer (HS 846595)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846595 (the code used for wood borer) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($286M, 39% of world exports), China ($238M) and Japan ($84M). World exports came to about $727M, 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 borer (HS 846595)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846595 (the code used for wood borer) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($109M, 21% of world imports), Vietnam (about $46M) and the United States ($39M). World imports came to about $520M, 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 borer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846595 for Wood borer 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 borer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 846595 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for wood borer depends on the product's details: 8465.95.11 (CNC drilling machines for wood and the like), 8465.95.12 (CNC mortising machines for wood and the like), 8465.95.91 (Non-CNC drilling machines for wood and the like), 8465.95.92 (Non-CNC mortising machines for wood and the like).