Product classification
HS code for Woodworking machine parts: 8466.92
Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally for the machines of heading no. 8465, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466.
Classification of woodworking machine parts under HS 8466.92
The classification of parts for woodworking machinery under HS code 8466.92 is governed by Note 2 to Section XVI of the Harmonized System. This note specifies that parts which are suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine are to be classified with those machines or in the appropriate parts heading. Heading 8466 is the designated heading for parts and accessories suited for use with the machine tools of headings 8456 to 8465. Subheading 8466.92 is specifically allocated for parts of machines falling under heading 8465, which includes woodworking machinery. To be classified here, the item must not be a tool of Chapter 82 (like a blade) and must not be a more specific component described elsewhere in the nomenclature, such as ball bearings (8482) or electric motors (8501). Common examples include machine frames, specialized work tables, and tool-holding devices that are integral to the operation of the woodworking machine. The distinction between a "part" and an "accessory" can sometimes be fluid, but both are covered under this code if they are dedicated to the 8465 machinery. The item must be identifiable as being intended for a woodworking machine; general-purpose hardware like nuts, bolts, and springs are classified by their constituent material (usually Chapter 73) rather than as machine parts.
- Covers
- Machine beds and frames
- Tool holders and collets
- Work holders and clamps for machines
- Dividing heads for woodworking lathes
- Specialized safety guards for wood saws
- Carriages and tables for wood-working machines
- Also under 8466.92
- Festool router accessories
- Felder woodworking machine parts
- SCM Group machine components
- Leitz tooling parts
- Freud saw blade accessories
Codes often confused with 8466.92
Common mistake. Importers often confuse 8466.92 with 8208.20 (woodworking blades) or 8202 (saw blades). Chapter 82 items are excluded from 8466. Another common error is using 8483 for transmission parts like gears or pulleys; while these are parts of the machine, 8483 is a more specific heading for transmission elements regardless of the machine they are used in.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846692 (the code used for woodworking machine parts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846692 (the code used for woodworking machine parts) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 846692, not only woodworking machine parts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $284M 16% of world exports
- 2 China $255M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $227M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $373M 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $218M 12% of world imports
- 3 Austria $111M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 woodworking machine parts
Brazil classifies woodworking machine parts under NCM 8466.92.00: HS 8466.92 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 parts
What is the HS code for Woodworking machine parts?
The HS code for Woodworking machine parts is 846692 (Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally for the machines of heading no. 8465, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466). The HS code for parts and accessories solely or principally used for woodworking machines of heading 8465 is 8466.92.
How do I classify Woodworking machine parts for customs?
Woodworking machine parts is classified under HS code 846692 — Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally for the machines of heading no. 8465, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electric motors for wood lathes classified here?
No, electric motors are classified under heading 8501, even if they are intended for use in a woodworking machine.
Which countries are the top exporters of woodworking machine parts (HS 846692)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846692 (the code used for woodworking machine parts) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($284M, 16% of world exports), China ($255M) and Italy ($227M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 parts (HS 846692)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846692 (the code used for woodworking machine parts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($373M, 20% of world imports), Germany ($218M) and Austria ($111M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 Woodworking machine parts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846692 for Woodworking machine parts 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 parts in Brazil?
In Brazil, woodworking machine parts (HS 846692) is classified under NCM 8466.92.00.