Product classification
HS code for Wood polishing machine: 8465.93
Machine-tools, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, grinding, sanding or polishing machines.
Classification of wood polishing machine under HS 8465.93
A wood polishing machine is classified under HS code 8465.93. This code falls under Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8465 specifically targets machine-tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, or similar hard materials. Subheading 8465.93 is dedicated to grinding, sanding, or polishing machines. To be classified here, the machine must be a stationary machine-tool, meaning it is designed to be fixed to the floor, a bench, or a wall, or it must be a machine that performs work on material that is moved by hand or mechanically. This excludes hand-held power tools. The classification is based on the machine's primary function of finishing the surface of wood through abrasive action. Under GRI 1 and 6, the specific function of polishing wood dictates the placement in this subheading rather than the general machinery category of 8465.99.
- Covers
- Stationary wide-belt sanders for wood
- Edge polishing machines for wooden furniture components
- Drum sanders for woodworking shops
- Orbital polishing machines (bench-top or floor-standing)
- Automatic wood surface finishing machines
- Also under 8465.93
- Biesse Viet Opera
- SCM DMC System
- Homag SWT series
- Heesemann MFA
- Timesavers 3300 series
Codes often confused with 8465.93
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 8467.29, which covers hand-held electromechanical tools. If the polishing machine is portable and held in the hand during operation, it must be classified in 8467. Another frequent error involves HS code 8460, which covers machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, or polishing, but specifically for metal or cermets. Importers must ensure the machine is designed for wood to stay within 8465. Finally, multi-purpose machines that perform sawing and polishing might be classified under 8465.10 if they can perform different types of machining operations without tool change between those operations.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846593 (the code used for wood polishing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846593 (the code used for wood polishing machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 9.9% of its imports here ($3.5M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 846593, not only wood polishing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $123M 28% of world exports
- 2 China $112M 25% of world exports
- 3 Italy $54M 12% of world exports
World total: $447M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $114M 25% of world imports
- 2 Germany $29M 6.4% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$26M 5.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
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 9.9% of its imports here ($3.5M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $450M 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. 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 polishing machine
Brazil splits HS 8465.93 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8465.93.10Sanding machines for wood and the like
- 8465.93.90Grinders and polishers 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 polishing machine
What is the HS code for Wood polishing machine?
The HS code for Wood polishing machine is 846593 (Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; grinding, sanding or polishing machines). The HS code for a stationary wood polishing machine is 8465.93.
How do I classify Wood polishing machine for customs?
Wood polishing machine is classified under HS code 846593 — Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; grinding, sanding or polishing machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can this code be used for a machine that also sands wood?
Yes, HS code 8465.93 specifically includes sanding, grinding, and polishing machines for wood, as these are all considered abrasive finishing processes.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood polishing machine (HS 846593)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846593 (the code used for wood polishing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($123M, 28% of world exports), China ($112M) and Italy ($54M). World exports came to about $447M, 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 polishing machine (HS 846593)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846593 (the code used for wood polishing machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($114M, 25% of world imports), Germany ($29M) and Vietnam (about $26M). World imports came to about $450M, 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 9.9% of its imports here ($3.5M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Wood polishing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846593 for Wood polishing 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 polishing machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 846593 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for wood polishing machine depends on the product's details: 8465.93.10 (Sanding machines for wood and the like), 8465.93.90 (Grinders and polishers for wood and the like).