HS Code for Wood drilling machine

Wood drilling machines are classified under HS code 8465.95 because they are stationary machine-tools designed for the mechanical working of wood. Chapter 84 covers machinery and mechanical appliances, and heading 8465 is specifically reserved for machine-tools used for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, or similar hard materials. Within this heading, the system differentiates machines by their specific function. Subheading 8465.95 is designated for drilling or morticing machines. To fall under this code, the machine must be a power-operated tool that is typically fixed to the floor, a bench, or a wall, and it must be designed to remove material from a workpiece to create cylindrical holes or rectangular slots (mortices).

Products Included

• Vertical wood boring machines
• Horizontal wood drilling machines
• Multi-spindle wood boring machines
• Bench-top drill presses for woodworking
• Morticing machines for timber
• CNC wood drilling centers

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is with HS code 8467.21, which covers hand-held electromechanical drills. The distinction lies in whether the tool is portable or stationary; 8465.95 is for fixed machinery. Another error involves HS code 8459.29, which is for drilling machines used for working metal. While the mechanical action is similar, the HS system separates machine-tools based on the material they are designed to process. Using a metal-working code for a wood-working machine can lead to incorrect duty assessments.

FAQ

What is the HS code for wood drilling machine?

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

Does this code include combined machines that also saw?

If a machine performs multiple functions (e.g., sawing and drilling) without changing tools between operations, it may be classified under 8465.10 as a multi-purpose machine rather than 8465.95.