Product classification
HS code for Wood slicing machine: 8465.96
Machine-tools, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, splitting, slicing or paring machines.
Classification of wood slicing machine under HS 8465.96
Wood slicing machines are classified under HS code 8465.96. This code falls within the broader category of machine tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, or similar hard materials. Specifically, 8465.96 is reserved for splitting, slicing, or paring machines. These machines operate by using a sharp blade to remove thin layers of wood, which is a critical process in the production of veneers, matches, and certain types of packaging. The classification is determined by the mechanical action of the tool; unlike saws that remove material via a kerf (sawdust), slicing machines part the material without waste. This distinction is fundamental in the Harmonized System to separate different types of woodworking technology. The machines included here are typically industrial-scale equipment used in plywood mills and specialized woodworking facilities.
- Covers
- Veneer slicing machines
- Rotary peeling machines for veneer production
- Wood paring machines
- Industrial log splitters
- Stave-slicing machines for barrel making
- Also under 8465.96
- Fezer veneer slicers
- Kuper veneer machines
- Baljer & Zembrod log splitters
- Weinig planing machines (for paring)
- Wintersteiger veneer slicers.
Codes often confused with 8465.96
Common mistake. Wood slicing machines are frequently confused with wood sawing machines, which are classified under HS code 8465.91. The primary difference lies in the cutting method; if the machine uses a saw blade, it belongs in 8465.91. Another common misclassification is with planing or milling machines under HS code 8465.92. While planing also removes layers of wood, it is generally for surfacing rather than producing thin sheets or splitting the bulk material. Additionally, multi-purpose machines that perform slicing along with other functions might be classified under 8465.10 if they can perform different types of machining operations without tool changes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846596 (the code used for wood slicing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846596 (the code used for wood slicing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% 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 846596, not only wood slicing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $291M 54% of world exports
- 2 Germany $72M 13% of world exports
- 3 Canada $30M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $541M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $95M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $59M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $54M 11% of world imports
World total: $502M 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 slicing machine
Brazil classifies wood slicing machine under NCM 8465.96.00: HS 8465.96 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wood slicing machine
What is the HS code for Wood slicing machine?
The HS code for Wood slicing machine is 846596 (Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; splitting, slicing or paring machines).
How do I classify Wood slicing machine for customs?
Wood slicing machine is classified under HS code 846596 — Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; splitting, slicing or paring machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for wood slicing machines?
The HS code for wood slicing, splitting, or paring machines is 8465.96.
Does this code cover machines for materials other than wood?
Yes, HS code 8465.96 also covers machines used for slicing or splitting cork, bone, hard rubber, and hard plastics.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood slicing machine (HS 846596)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846596 (the code used for wood slicing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($291M, 54% of world exports), Germany ($72M) and Canada ($30M). World exports came to about $541M, 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 slicing machine (HS 846596)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846596 (the code used for wood slicing machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($95M, 19% of world imports), France ($59M) and Germany ($54M). World imports came to about $502M, 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 slicing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846596 for Wood slicing 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 slicing machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood slicing machine (HS 846596) is classified under NCM 8465.96.00.