Product classification
HS code for Wood moulder: 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 moulder under HS 8465.92
HS code 8465.92 is the correct classification for wood moulders, as these machines perform moulding by cutting, which is functionally equivalent to milling or planing in the context of the Harmonized System. A wood moulder is an industrial machine tool used to shape the profile of a piece of timber, often on all four sides simultaneously, as it is fed through the machine. Because the process involves the use of high-speed rotating cutting heads to remove material and create a specific cross-sectional shape, it aligns perfectly with the description for 8465.92. The classification is based on the machine's ability to perform repetitive shaping tasks on wood, cork, or hard plastics. It is essential that the machine is stationary and designed for industrial or professional workshop use to remain within heading 8465.
- Covers
- Four-side moulders for timber profiling
- Single-spindle moulders for custom wood shapes
- Through-feed moulders for mass production
- Profile moulders for decorative trim and baseboards
- Edge-moulding machines for furniture components
- Also under 8465.92
- Martin T27
- SCM Class F7
- Felder G330
- Weinig Powermat
- Biesse Akron
Codes often confused with 8465.92
Common mistake. Wood moulders are sometimes incorrectly classified under HS code 8465.93, which is reserved for grinding or sanding machines. While both machines finish the surface of the wood, a moulder uses sharp knives or cutters to change the physical shape (moulding), whereas a sander uses abrasives to smooth the surface. Another error is classifying them under 8479.89 as general machinery. However, since 8465 specifically covers machine-tools for working wood, it takes precedence over the general machinery heading. Finally, one must avoid using 8459, which is for metal-milling machines, as the material being worked (wood) is the primary determinant for heading 8465.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846592 (the code used for wood moulder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846592 (the code used for wood moulder) 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 moulder.
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 moulder
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 moulder
What is the HS code for Wood moulder?
The HS code for Wood moulder 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 a stationary wood moulder is 8465.92, which covers planing, milling, or moulding by cutting.
How do I classify Wood moulder for customs?
Wood moulder 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.
Can a wood moulder be classified under 8465.91?
No, 8465.91 is specifically for sawing machines. Since a moulder uses rotating cutters to shape the wood rather than a saw blade to cut it to length or width, it must stay in 8465.92.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood moulder (HS 846592)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846592 (the code used for wood moulder) 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 moulder (HS 846592)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846592 (the code used for wood moulder) 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 moulder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846592 for Wood moulder 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 moulder in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 846592 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for wood moulder 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).