Product classification
HS code for Woodworking machine: 8465.99
Machine-tools, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, n.e.c. in heading no. 8465.
Classification of woodworking machine under HS 8465.99
HS code 8465.99 covers machine-tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics, or similar hard materials that are not specifically mentioned in other subheadings of heading 8465. This classification is part of Chapter 84, which deals with mechanical appliances and machinery. The primary criterion for classification under 8465 is that the machine must perform its function by removing material or by otherwise altering the shape of the workpiece through mechanical force. Subheading 8465.99 acts as a residual category for diverse woodworking machinery such as lathes, sanding machines, and boring machines that do not fall under sawing (8465.91), planing/milling (8465.92), or grinding/polishing (8465.93). These machines are generally stationary and designed to be placed on the floor, a bench, or a wall. The classification excludes hand-held power tools, which are classified under heading 8467. For a machine to be classified here, it must be primarily used for the materials listed, with wood being the most common. The complexity of the machine, whether it is a simple manual lathe or a sophisticated CNC router for wood, does not change its heading, though it may influence the specific statistical suffix used in various national tariffs. The classification also requires that the machine tool be used for working the material in the mass, rather than for assembling finished products, although some multi-purpose machines may still fall under this heading if their primary function is material removal.
- Covers
- Wood lathes
- Boring and mortising machines
- Sanding and polishing machines
- CNC routers for woodworking
- Wood carving machines
- Drilling machines for wood
- Also under 8465.99
- Biesse Rover CNC machines
- SCM Group edge banders
- Felder Group mortisers
- Homag Group woodworking machines
- Laguna Tools CNC routers
- Weinig moulders.
Codes often confused with 8465.99
Common mistake. Woodworking machines are often confused with HS code 8467, which covers tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic, or with a self-contained motor. The distinction lies in whether the tool is portable or stationary. Another common error is using 8479 for general machinery; however, 8465 is more specific for material-working machine tools and must be used according to GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 846599 (the code used for woodworking machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846599 (the code used for woodworking machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 5.8% 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 2.8% of its imports here ($2.4M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 846599, not only woodworking machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $722M 43% of world exports
- 2 Italy $357M 21% of world exports
- 3 Spain $75M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $91M 5.8% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$90M 5.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Uruguay $80M 5.1% 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 2.8% of its imports here ($2.4M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $1.6B 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 code for woodworking machine
Brazil classifies woodworking machine under NCM 8465.99.00: HS 8465.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about woodworking machine
What is the HS code for Woodworking machine?
The HS code for Woodworking machine is 846599 (Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; n.e.c. in heading no. 8465). The HS code for stationary woodworking machines not specified elsewhere (like lathes or sanders) is 8465.99.
How do I classify Woodworking machine for customs?
Woodworking machine is classified under HS code 846599 — Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; n.e.c. in heading no. 8465. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are portable electric wood planers classified here?
No, portable hand-held electric planers are classified under HS code 8467.29 as tools for working in the hand.
Which countries are the top exporters of woodworking machine (HS 846599)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846599 (the code used for woodworking machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($722M, 43% of world exports), Italy ($357M) and Spain ($75M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 woodworking machine (HS 846599)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846599 (the code used for woodworking machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($91M, 5.8% of world imports), Vietnam (about $90M) and Uruguay ($80M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 2.8% of its imports here ($2.4M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Woodworking machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846599 for Woodworking 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 woodworking machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, woodworking machine (HS 846599) is classified under NCM 8465.99.00.