Product classification

HS code for Wood saw: 8465.91

Machine-tools, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, sawing machines.

Classification of wood saw under HS 8465.91

The wood saw is classified under HS code 8465.91. This subheading is part of the broader category for machine-tools used for working wood and similar hard materials, specifically focusing on sawing machines. This includes a wide variety of stationary mechanical saws used in timber processing and furniture manufacturing. The classification is based on the machine's primary mechanical action—sawing—and its intended material—wood. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, heading 8465 includes machines that are usually power-driven and designed to be used on a pedestal, on the floor, or on a bench. This distinguishes them from hand-held power saws, which are classified elsewhere based on their portability and integrated motor. The classification process involves analyzing the machine's design; if it is intended to be fixed in place or is too heavy to be held by hand during the cutting process, it falls under 8465.91. This code is essential for customs purposes to ensure correct duty rates and regulatory compliance for industrial woodworking equipment.

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  • Circular saws (stationary)
  • Band saws for wood
  • Table saws
  • Radial arm saws
  • Panel saws
  • Stationary scroll saws
  • Bench-top mitre saws
Also under 8465.91
  • Altendorf F45
  • Martin T75
  • SCM Nova SI 400
  • Felder K700S
  • SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw

Codes often confused with 8465.91

Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion is HS code 8467.22, which is used for hand-held circular saws or jigsaws with a self-contained electric motor. The distinction lies in whether the tool is portable or stationary. Additionally, manual hand saws are classified under 8202.10, as they lack any mechanical power source.

8467.22Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; saws8202.10Tools, hand; hand saws

Top exporters and importers of HS 846591 (the code used for wood saw), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846591 (the code used for wood saw) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 846591, not only wood saw.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $604M
  2. 2 Germany $339M
  3. 3 Taiwan* ~$266M

World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $540M
  2. 2 Germany $191M
  3. 3 Canada $98M

World total: $2.1B 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 saw

Brazil splits HS 8465.91 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8465.91.10Band saws for wood and similar materials
  • 8465.91.20Circular saws for wood and similar materials
  • 8465.91.90Other sawing machines 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 saw

What is the HS code for Wood saw?

The HS code for Wood saw is 846591 (Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; sawing machines). The HS code for a stationary wood-working sawing machine is 8465.91.

How do I classify Wood saw for customs?

Wood saw is classified under HS code 846591 — Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; sawing machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What about chain saws?

Chain saws, even those used for wood, are typically classified under HS code 8467.81 as they are portable tools with a self-contained motor.

Which countries are the top exporters of wood saw (HS 846591)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846591 (the code used for wood saw) in UN Comtrade data were China ($604M, 27% of world exports), Germany ($339M) and Taiwan (about $266M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 saw (HS 846591)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 846591 (the code used for wood saw) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($540M, 26% of world imports), Germany ($191M) and Canada ($98M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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 saw the same in all countries?

The base HS code 846591 for Wood saw 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 saw in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 846591 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for wood saw depends on the product's details: 8465.91.10 (Band saws for wood and similar materials), 8465.91.20 (Circular saws for wood and similar materials), 8465.91.90 (Other sawing machines for wood and the like).