HS Code for Wood gouges

Wood gouges are classified under HS code 8205.30. This code is situated within Chapter 82, which covers tools, implements, and cutlery of base metal. Specifically, heading 8205 applies to hand tools that are not specified elsewhere in the nomenclature. Subheading 8205.30 is dedicated to planes, chisels, gouges, and similar cutting tools designed for working wood. A gouge is defined by its curved cutting edge, used for carving, hollowing, or shaping wood surfaces. The classification is determined by the tool's manual operation and its specific function in woodworking. To fall under this code, the tool must have a blade or working part made of base metal (such as steel). This heading excludes tools that are part of a machine (Chapter 84) or interchangeable tools for hand tools (8207). The classification remains consistent whether the gouge is sold individually or as part of a set of similar woodworking hand tools, provided the set is not specifically classified under another heading like 8206.

Products Included

• Manual wood carving gouges
• Spoon gouges
• U-shaped woodworking chisels
• Hollowing gouges for woodturning (hand-held)
• Bent neck gouges

Common Misclassification

Wood gouges are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8207.90, which covers interchangeable tools for hand tools or machine tools. However, if the gouge is a complete hand tool with its own handle, it belongs in 8205.30. They may also be confused with 8465.93, which covers parts for woodworking machinery.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Wood gouges?

The HS code for manual wood gouges is 8205.30.

Does this code include gouges used with a lathe?

If the gouge is a hand-held tool used during the woodturning process, it is classified under 8205.30. If it is a bit designed to be fixed into a machine, it may fall under 8207.