Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances and parts thereof, and is the most important mechanical chapter in the HS. This chapter includes power machinery, agricultural machinery, metalworking machine tools, woodworking machinery, office equipment, automatic data processing equipment, etc. Headings within the chapter are arranged by function or use, such as 8456-8466 for various machine tools, and 8465 specifically for machine tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber and similar hard materials. Heading 8465 covers machine tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials by cutting, including planing machines, milling machines, grinding machines, sawing machines, drilling machines, etc. These machine tools may be manually or automatically controlled, but must be mainly used for the above materials. 8465 does not include metalworking machine tools (classified under 8456-8464) or stone and ceramic working machine tools (classified under 8464). Code 846520 is a six-digit subheading. The first two digits 84 indicate Chapter 84 (machinery). Digits 3-4, 65, indicate heading 8465, i.e., machine tools for working wood and other hard materials. Digits 5-6, 20, indicate the subheading, specifically planing, milling or moulding machines. Therefore 846520 specifically refers to numerically controlled woodworking planing machines, i.e., woodworking planing machines using numerical control technology. This commodity is a numerically controlled woodworking planing machine, which belongs to machine tools for working wood, and its function is planing, so it is classified under 8465.20. Why not 8465.91 (sawing machines) or 8465.92 (planing, milling or moulding machines)? Note: 8465.92 is planing, milling or moulding machines, but 8465.20 is specifically for numerically controlled planing, milling or moulding machines. Therefore 846520 is the correct code for numerically controlled planing machines.
Chapter
Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances and parts thereof, and is the most important mechanical chapter in the HS. This chapter includes power machinery, agricultural machinery, metalworking machine tools, woodworking machinery, office equipment, automatic data processing equipment, etc. Headings within the chapter are arranged by function or use, such as 8456-8466 for various machine tools, and 8465 specifically for machine tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber and similar hard materials.
Heading
Heading 8465 covers machine tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials by cutting, including planing machines, milling machines, grinding machines, sawing machines, drilling machines, etc. These machine tools may be manually or automatically controlled, but must be mainly used for the above materials. 8465 does not include metalworking machine tools (classified under 8456-8464) or stone and ceramic working machine tools (classified under 8464).
Digit Breakdown
Code 846520 is a six-digit subheading. The first two digits 84 indicate Chapter 84 (machinery). Digits 3-4, 65, indicate heading 8465, i.e., machine tools for working wood and other hard materials. Digits 5-6, 20, indicate the subheading, specifically planing, milling or moulding machines. Therefore 846520 specifically refers to numerically controlled woodworking planing machines, i.e., woodworking planing machines using numerical control technology.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a numerically controlled woodworking planing machine, which belongs to machine tools for working wood, and its function is planing, so it is classified under 8465.20. Why not 8465.91 (sawing machines) or 8465.92 (planing, milling or moulding machines)? Note: 8465.92 is planing, milling or moulding machines, but 8465.20 is specifically for numerically controlled planing, milling or moulding machines. Therefore 846520 is the correct code for numerically controlled planing machines.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: Declare the commodity name, which should be accurately described as "numerically controlled woodworking planing machine", avoiding general names such as "woodworking machine tool". Use: Explain the processing object, such as "used for woodworking, for flat surface planing". Working principle: Briefly describe the planing principle, such as "cutting the wood surface through a rotating cutter shaft". Control mode: Clearly state "numerically controlled", and explain the type of numerical control system (such as CNC). Brand: Declare the brand name (if no brand, fill in "none"). Model: Declare the specific model. Processing material: Clearly state "wood" or "cork", etc. Power: Declare the main motor power (kW). Product name: numerically controlled woodworking planing machine; Use: for flat surface planing of wood; Working principle: rotating cutter shaft cutting; Control mode: CNC numerical control; Brand: XXX; Model: XXX; Processing material: wood; Power: 7.5kW. Failure to specify "numerically controlled" leads to classification under the non-numerically controlled subheading 8465.92. Misreporting the processing object as metal leads to classification as a metalworking machine tool. Incorrect description of the working principle, such as describing a planing machine as a milling machine, affects classification.
Product name
Declare the commodity name, which should be accurately described as "numerically controlled woodworking planing machine", avoiding general names such as "woodworking machine tool".
⚠️ Incorrectly declared as "woodworking planing machine" or "numerically controlled machine tool", failing to reflect the woodworking and numerical control characteristics.
Use
Explain the processing object, such as "used for woodworking, for flat surface planing".
⚠️ Generally writing "used for woodworking" without specifying the specific processing method.
Working principle
Briefly describe the planing principle, such as "cutting the wood surface through a rotating cutter shaft".
⚠️ Incorrectly describing it as "milling" or "sawing".
Control mode
Clearly state "numerically controlled", and explain the type of numerical control system (such as CNC).
⚠️ Only writing "automatic control" without specifying numerical control.
Brand
Declare the brand name (if no brand, fill in "none").
⚠️ Omitting or incorrectly filling in the brand.
Model
Declare the specific model.
⚠️ The model does not match the actual goods.
Processing material
Clearly state "wood" or "cork", etc.
⚠️ Incorrectly declared as "metal".
Power
Declare the main motor power (kW).
⚠️ Omitting or incorrect unit.
Example： Product name: numerically controlled woodworking planing machine; Use: for flat surface planing of wood; Working principle: rotating cutter shaft cutting; Control mode: CNC numerical control; Brand: XXX; Model: XXX; Processing material: wood; Power: 7.5kW.
Common Mistakes：
Failure to specify "numerically controlled" leads to classification under the non-numerically controlled subheading 8465.92.
Misreporting the processing object as metal leads to classification as a metalworking machine tool.
Incorrect description of the working principle, such as describing a planing machine as a milling machine, affects classification.
🎯 Classification Logic
Classification basis: 1) The machine tool is used for working wood, meeting heading 8465; 2) Its function is planing, belonging to planing machines; 3) It adopts numerical control, meeting subheading 8465.20 "planing, milling or moulding machines, numerically controlled". Therefore it is classified under 846520. 846592 Other planing, milling or moulding machines: 846592 is non-numerically controlled planing, milling or moulding machines, while 846520 is numerically controlled. The core difference is whether it is numerically controlled. 846591 Sawing machines: 846591 is sawing machines, used for sawing; 846520 is planing machines, used for planing. Different functions. 846593 Grinding or polishing machines: 846593 is grinding or polishing machines, used for grinding or polishing; 846520 is planing machines, used for planing. 845931 Numerically controlled metal planing machines: 845931 is numerically controlled planing machines for working metal, while 846520 is for working wood. Different processing objects. Is it used for working wood? Does it have a planing function? Does it adopt numerical control? Can it be classified under 8465? Are the declaration elements complete?
Basis
Classification basis: 1) The machine tool is used for working wood, meeting heading 8465; 2) Its function is planing, belonging to planing machines; 3) It adopts numerical control, meeting subheading 8465.20 "planing, milling or moulding machines, numerically controlled". Therefore it is classified under 846520.
Confused Codes：
846592 - Other planing, milling or moulding machines
846592 is non-numerically controlled planing, milling or moulding machines, while 846520 is numerically controlled. The core difference is whether it is numerically controlled.
846591 - Sawing machines
846591 is sawing machines, used for sawing; 846520 is planing machines, used for planing. Different functions.
846593 - Grinding or polishing machines
846593 is grinding or polishing machines, used for grinding or polishing; 846520 is planing machines, used for planing.
845931 - Numerically controlled metal planing machines
845931 is numerically controlled planing machines for working metal, while 846520 is for working wood. Different processing objects.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it used for working wood?
✓ Does it have a planing function?
✓ Does it adopt numerical control?
✓ Can it be classified under 8465?
✓ Are the declaration elements complete?
❓ FAQ
What is the HS code for numerically controlled woodworking planing machines? The HS code for numerically controlled woodworking planing machines is 846520. It belongs to Chapter 84 machinery, heading 8465 woodworking machine tools, subheading 8465.20 numerically controlled planing, milling or moulding machines. How to distinguish 846520 and 846592? 846520 is numerically controlled planing, milling or moulding machines, while 846592 is non-numerically controlled. The key is whether a numerical control system, such as CNC control, is adopted. What should be noted when declaring numerically controlled woodworking planing machines? When declaring, it is necessary to clearly state that the control mode is numerical control, the processing material is wood, and the function is planing. Avoid general declarations that lead to classification errors. If a woodworking planing machine can both plane and mill, how should it be classified? If a machine tool has multiple functions, it should be classified according to its main function. If the main function is planing, it is classified under 846520; if the main function is milling, it is also classified under 846520, because subheading 846520 covers planing, milling or moulding machines. How to check the tariff rate for numerically controlled woodworking planing machines? Tariff rates must be determined according to the importing and exporting countries, trade agreements, etc. You can check China Customs' Import and Export Tariff or query through the General Administration of Customs website and professional customs declaration software. Rates may change, and it is recommended to rely on the latest published version. What is the difference in classification between numerically controlled woodworking planing machines and ordinary woodworking planing machines? If an ordinary woodworking planing machine is non-numerically controlled, it should be classified under 846592; if it is numerically controlled, it is classified under 846520. The difference lies in whether it is numerically controlled. What documents are required for exporting numerically controlled woodworking planing machines? Usually a contract, invoice, packing list, customs declaration form, export license (if required), certificate of origin, etc. are required. The specifics depend on the requirements of the exporting country and the destination country. Does the HS code for numerically controlled woodworking planing machines apply to all woodworking planing machines? No. 846520 applies only to numerically controlled woodworking planing machines. Non-numerically controlled woodworking planing machines are classified under 846592. In addition, planing machines for working other materials (such as metal) are classified under other codes.
Q: What is the HS code for numerically controlled woodworking planing machines?
A: The HS code for numerically controlled woodworking planing machines is 846520. It belongs to Chapter 84 machinery, heading 8465 woodworking machine tools, subheading 8465.20 numerically controlled planing, milling or moulding machines.
Q: How to distinguish 846520 and 846592?
A: 846520 is numerically controlled planing, milling or moulding machines, while 846592 is non-numerically controlled. The key is whether a numerical control system, such as CNC control, is adopted.
Q: What should be noted when declaring numerically controlled woodworking planing machines?
A: When declaring, it is necessary to clearly state that the control mode is numerical control, the processing material is wood, and the function is planing. Avoid general declarations that lead to classification errors.
Q: If a woodworking planing machine can both plane and mill, how should it be classified?
A: If a machine tool has multiple functions, it should be classified according to its main function. If the main function is planing, it is classified under 846520; if the main function is milling, it is also classified under 846520, because subheading 846520 covers planing, milling or moulding machines.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for numerically controlled woodworking planing machines?
A: Tariff rates must be determined according to the importing and exporting countries, trade agreements, etc. You can check China Customs' Import and Export Tariff or query through the General Administration of Customs website and professional customs declaration software. Rates may change, and it is recommended to rely on the latest published version.
Q: What is the difference in classification between numerically controlled woodworking planing machines and ordinary woodworking planing machines?
A: If an ordinary woodworking planing machine is non-numerically controlled, it should be classified under 846592; if it is numerically controlled, it is classified under 846520. The difference lies in whether it is numerically controlled.
Q: What documents are required for exporting numerically controlled woodworking planing machines?
A: Usually a contract, invoice, packing list, customs declaration form, export license (if required), certificate of origin, etc. are required. The specifics depend on the requirements of the exporting country and the destination country.
Q: Does the HS code for numerically controlled woodworking planing machines apply to all woodworking planing machines?
A: No. 846520 applies only to numerically controlled woodworking planing machines. Non-numerically controlled woodworking planing machines are classified under 846592. In addition, planing machines for working other materials (such as metal) are classified under other codes.
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