Product classification
HS code for Wood milling machine: 8465.92
Machine-tools, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, planing, milling or moulding (by cutting) machines.
Classification of wood milling machine under HS 8465.92
HS code 8465.92 is applied to machine-tools designed for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, or similar hard materials through planing, milling, or moulding by cutting. This code is distinct from others in the 8465 series because it focuses on the removal of material using rotary cutters or blades to create specific shapes, flat surfaces, or profiles. Milling machines in this category are characterized by their ability to perform complex cutting operations, often involving multiple axes of movement where the workpiece or the tool is moved to create intricate geometries. The classification encompasses both manual and computer-numerically controlled (CNC) machines, provided their primary purpose is the mechanical working of wood through cutting actions. The distinction between milling and grinding is critical; milling involves a defined cutting edge, whereas grinding involves an abrasive surface.
- Covers
- CNC wood routers for 3D carving and shaping
- Surface planers and thicknessers
- Spindle moulders for edge profiling
- Vertical and horizontal wood milling machines
- Tenoning machines for joinery
- Grooving machines for wood panels
- Also under 8465.92
- Martin T27
- SCM Class F7
- Felder G330
- Weinig Powermat
- Biesse Akron
Codes often confused with 8465.92
Common mistake. Wood milling machines are frequently misclassified under HS code 8459, which is the heading for milling machines for removing metal. While the mechanical principles are identical, the HS system separates machine tools by the material they are designed to process. Another common error is using HS code 8465.95, which is specific to drilling or morticing machines. If a machine performs both milling and drilling, it must be classified according to its principal function or under the heading that occurs last in numerical order if no function predominates. Furthermore, hand-held routers are classified under 8467.22 or 8467.29, not 8465.92, as the latter is reserved for stationary machine tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846592 (the code used for wood milling machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846592 (the code used for wood milling machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 5.2% of its imports here ($1.6M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 846592, not only wood milling machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $235M 31% of world exports
- 2 Germany $134M 18% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$91M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $762M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $181M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $41M 5.3% of world imports
- 3 Canada $35M 4.5% of world imports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 5.2% of its imports here ($1.6M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $786M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 milling machine
Brazil splits HS 8465.92 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8465.92.11CNC milling machines for wood and the like
- 8465.92.19Other CNC planers or moulders, wood and the like
- 8465.92.90Non-CNC planers and moulders 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 milling machine
What is the HS code for Wood milling machine?
The HS code for Wood milling machine is 846592 (Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; planing, milling or moulding (by cutting) machines). The HS code for stationary wood milling, planing, or moulding machines is 8465.92.
How do I classify Wood milling machine for customs?
Wood milling machine is classified under HS code 846592 — Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; planing, milling or moulding (by cutting) machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include CNC routers?
Yes, CNC routers used for woodworking are classified under 8465.92 as they perform milling operations by cutting.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood milling machine (HS 846592)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846592 (the code used for wood milling machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($235M, 31% of world exports), Germany ($134M) and Taiwan (about $91M). World exports came to about $762M, 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 milling machine (HS 846592)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846592 (the code used for wood milling machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($181M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($41M) and Canada ($35M). World imports came to about $786M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 5.2% of its imports here ($1.6M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Wood milling machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846592 for Wood milling 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 milling machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 846592 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for wood milling machine depends on the product's details: 8465.92.11 (CNC milling machines for wood and the like), 8465.92.19 (Other CNC planers or moulders, wood and the like), 8465.92.90 (Non-CNC planers and moulders for wood and the like).