Product classification
HS code for Wood planes: 8205.30
Tools, hand, planes, chisels, gauges and similar cutting tools for working wood.
Classification of wood planes under HS 8205.30
Wood planes are classified under HS code 8205.30. This heading covers hand tools, including planes, chisels, gouges, and similar cutting tools for working wood. The classification is straightforward as it distinguishes manual tools from power-operated machinery. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 82 is dedicated to tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks of base metal. Subheading 8205.30 specifically addresses the manual instruments used by carpenters and woodworkers to shave, shape, or hollow out wood surfaces. These tools rely entirely on human physical effort for their operation, which is the primary factor separating them from the mechanical appliances found in Chapter 84. The classification is based on the tool's construction, which typically consists of a blade (iron) held in a body (stock) made of wood or metal. Because these tools do not contain an integrated motor or mechanical drive system, they are categorized as manual hand tools. This distinction is critical for customs valuation and trade statistics, as manual tools often face different tariff structures compared to industrial machinery.
- Covers
- Block planes
- Jack planes
- Smoothing planes
- Bench planes
- Wood chisels
- Wood gouges
- Rabbet planes
- Also under 8205.30
- Stanley Sweetheart Chisels
- Lie-Nielsen Block Plane
- Veritas Spokeshave
- Narex Woodworking Chisels
Codes often confused with 8205.30
Common mistake. Wood planes are often confused with HS code 8465.92, which covers stationary planing machines. They are also frequently misclassified under 8467.29, which is the code for portable, hand-held electric planers. The key differentiator is the power source; 8205.30 is strictly for non-powered manual tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820530 (the code used for wood planes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820530 (the code used for wood planes) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 820530, not only wood planes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $105M 55% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $11M 6.0% of world exports
- 3 India $10M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $191M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $30M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $13M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $10M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $157M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for wood planes
Brazil classifies wood planes under NCM 8205.30.00: HS 8205.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wood planes
What is the HS code for Wood planes?
The HS code for Wood planes is 820530 (Tools, hand; planes, chisels, gauges and similar cutting tools for working wood). The HS code for manual wood planes and similar cutting tools is 8205.30.
How do I classify Wood planes for customs?
Wood planes is classified under HS code 820530 — Tools, hand; planes, chisels, gauges and similar cutting tools for working wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include electric hand planes?
No, electric hand-held planes are classified under HS code 8467.29 because they contain an integrated electric motor.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood planes (HS 820530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820530 (the code used for wood planes) in UN Comtrade data were China ($105M, 55% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($11M) and India ($10M). World exports came to about $191M, 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 planes (HS 820530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820530 (the code used for wood planes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($30M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($13M) and the United Kingdom ($10M). World imports came to about $157M, 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 planes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820530 for Wood planes 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 planes in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood planes (HS 820530) is classified under NCM 8205.30.00.