Product classification
HS code for Wood splitting 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 splitting machine under HS 8465.96
Wood splitting machines are classified under HS code 8465.96. This code falls under Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8465 is specifically designated for machine-tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, or similar hard materials. Within this heading, subheading 8465.96 is reserved for splitting, slicing, or paring machines. The classification is based on the machine's primary function: the mechanical division of wood into smaller sections. This applies regardless of whether the machine is powered by an electric motor, a gasoline engine, or a hydraulic system. The Harmonized System distinguishes these machines from hand tools because they are mechanical appliances that perform work through a fixed or semi-fixed mechanism. Even portable log splitters are classified here because they are machine-tools designed for wood processing. The classification remains consistent for both industrial-scale splitting machines and smaller units intended for domestic firewood preparation.
- Covers
- Hydraulic log splitters
- Kinetic wood splitters
- Screw-type wood splitting machines
- Industrial wood slicing machines
- Veneer paring machines
- Electric wood splitters
- 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 splitting machines are often misclassified under HS code 8465.91, which is specifically for sawing machines. While both machines process wood, a saw uses a blade to remove material (kerf), whereas a splitter uses pressure to divide the wood along the grain. Another common error is HS code 8436.80, which covers other agricultural or forestry machinery. While log splitters are used in forestry, heading 8465 is more specific to the function of "working wood" as a machine-tool. Finally, manual hand tools like axes or mauls are classified under 8201 and should never be confused with the mechanical machines in 8465.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846596 (the code used for wood splitting machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846596 (the code used for wood splitting 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 splitting 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 splitting machine
Brazil classifies wood splitting 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 splitting machine
What is the HS code for Wood splitting machine?
The HS code for Wood splitting machine is 846596 (Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; splitting, slicing or paring machines). The HS code for mechanical wood splitting, slicing, or paring machines is 8465.96.
How do I classify Wood splitting machine for customs?
Wood splitting 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.
Does this code include hydraulic log splitters?
Yes, hydraulic log splitters are considered machine-tools for splitting wood and are correctly classified under HS code 8465.96.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood splitting machine (HS 846596)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846596 (the code used for wood splitting 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 splitting machine (HS 846596)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846596 (the code used for wood splitting 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 splitting machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846596 for Wood splitting 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 splitting machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood splitting machine (HS 846596) is classified under NCM 8465.96.00.