Chapter 84 is the major category of machinery and mechanical appliances in the HS classification system, covering power machinery, pumps, fans, machine tools, industrial robots, office equipment, etc. The core characteristic of this chapter is that goods must be driven by mechanical power or independently perform specific physical processing functions. Woodworking machinery, as specialized equipment for processing wood, cork, hard plastics and other materials, is classified mainly based on the processing object and processing method, rather than simply by machine structure. Heading 8465 specifically covers machine tools for processing wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials (including sawing, planing, milling, drilling, tenoning, sanding, etc.). Machine tools under this heading must be processing equipment that achieves shaping by material removal, excluding purely pressure forming, gluing or surface treatment equipment. Under 8465, it is further subdivided by processing method into sawing machines, planing machines, milling machines, grinding machines, etc. First 2 digits 84 = Chapter 84 machinery; digits 3-4: 65 = heading 8465, referring to machine tools for processing wood and other hard materials; digits 5-6: 91 = subheading 846591, specifically referring to sawing machines. The complete code 846591 means: under Chapter 84 machinery, it belongs to the sawing machines subheading within machine tools for processing wood and similar hard materials. This subheading is further divided into more detailed statistical numbers based on whether it is numerically controlled, whether it is multi-station, etc., but the 6-digit international code is already clearly identified as sawing machines. This commodity is a CNC woodworking sawing machine, whose core function is to use saw blades to cut wood. Sawing is a typical material removal process, and the processing object is wood, which fully conforms to the description of heading 8465. It is not classified under 8464 (machine tools for processing stone or ceramics) because the processing object is different; not under 8456 (laser, plasma cutting) because the principle is different; not under 8466 (machine tool parts) because it is a complete machine.
Chapter
Chapter 84 is the major category of machinery and mechanical appliances in the HS classification system, covering power machinery, pumps, fans, machine tools, industrial robots, office equipment, etc. The core characteristic of this chapter is that goods must be driven by mechanical power or independently perform specific physical processing functions. Woodworking machinery, as specialized equipment for processing wood, cork, hard plastics and other materials, is classified mainly based on the processing object and processing method, rather than simply by machine structure.
Heading
Heading 8465 specifically covers machine tools for processing wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials (including sawing, planing, milling, drilling, tenoning, sanding, etc.). Machine tools under this heading must be processing equipment that achieves shaping by material removal, excluding purely pressure forming, gluing or surface treatment equipment. Under 8465, it is further subdivided by processing method into sawing machines, planing machines, milling machines, grinding machines, etc.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 84 = Chapter 84 machinery; digits 3-4: 65 = heading 8465, referring to machine tools for processing wood and other hard materials; digits 5-6: 91 = subheading 846591, specifically referring to sawing machines. The complete code 846591 means: under Chapter 84 machinery, it belongs to the sawing machines subheading within machine tools for processing wood and similar hard materials. This subheading is further divided into more detailed statistical numbers based on whether it is numerically controlled, whether it is multi-station, etc., but the 6-digit international code is already clearly identified as sawing machines.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a CNC woodworking sawing machine, whose core function is to use saw blades to cut wood. Sawing is a typical material removal process, and the processing object is wood, which fully conforms to the description of heading 8465. It is not classified under 8464 (machine tools for processing stone or ceramics) because the processing object is different; not under 8456 (laser, plasma cutting) because the principle is different; not under 8466 (machine tool parts) because it is a complete machine.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The standard name of the declared commodity, which should include the drive method, processing object and main function, such as "CNC woodworking sawing machine". Use: Explain the application scenario of the machine, such as "used in the wood processing industry for cutting and blanking panels". Brand: Fill in the manufacturer or brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand". Model: Fill in the specific model of the machine, which should be consistent with the physical nameplate. Processing object: Specify the processed material, such as "solid wood, engineered wood, plastic board", etc. Control method: State whether it is numerically controlled, such as "CNC", and indicate the control system brand. Sawing method: Describe the saw blade type and movement mode, such as "circular saw blade, reciprocating" or "band saw blade, continuous". Power: Fill in the main motor power (kW), used to confirm the machine specifications. Product name: CNC woodworking sawing machine (CNC woodworking circular saw); Use: used for fixed-length cutting and blanking of solid wood panels; Brand: XX; Model: CNC-450; Processing object: solid wood, engineered wood; Control method: CNC, Fanuc system; Sawing method: circular saw blade, automatic feeding; Main motor power: 15kW; Country of origin: China. Mistakenly classifying CNC woodworking sawing machines under 8464 (stone processing machine tools), ignoring the difference in processing object. Reporting band sawing machines and circular sawing machines mixed together; although both belong to 846591, their statistical numbers are different. Failing to indicate CNC at declaration, resulting in classification as ordinary sawing machines and affecting regulatory conditions. Declaring sawing machine accessories (such as saw blades) separately; they should be classified together with the main machine.
Product name
The standard name of the declared commodity, which should include the drive method, processing object and main function, such as "CNC woodworking sawing machine".
⚠️ Writing only "sawing machine" or "woodworking machinery", without reflecting the CNC feature and processing object.
Use
Explain the application scenario of the machine, such as "used in the wood processing industry for cutting and blanking panels".
⚠️ Writing vaguely "industrial use", without specifying wood processing or the specific process.
Brand
Fill in the manufacturer or brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand".
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in the trader's name as the brand, or omitting the brand so that traceability is impossible.
Model
Fill in the specific model of the machine, which should be consistent with the physical nameplate.
⚠️ The model is incomplete or inconsistent with the accompanying documents, making it impossible to match during inspection.
Processing object
Specify the processed material, such as "solid wood, engineered wood, plastic board", etc.
⚠️ Writing only "wood", without distinguishing logs or boards, affecting subheading determination.
Control method
State whether it is numerically controlled, such as "CNC", and indicate the control system brand.
⚠️ Misreporting ordinary digital display as CNC, or failing to indicate the control system type.
Sawing method
Describe the saw blade type and movement mode, such as "circular saw blade, reciprocating" or "band saw blade, continuous".
⚠️ Confusing circular saws and band saws, affecting classification into different statistical numbers.
Power
Fill in the main motor power (kW), used to confirm the machine specifications.
⚠️ Filling in total power instead of main motor power, or using the wrong unit.
Example： Product name: CNC woodworking sawing machine (CNC woodworking circular saw); Use: used for fixed-length cutting and blanking of solid wood panels; Brand: XX; Model: CNC-450; Processing object: solid wood, engineered wood; Control method: CNC, Fanuc system; Sawing method: circular saw blade, automatic feeding; Main motor power: 15kW; Country of origin: China.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying CNC woodworking sawing machines under 8464 (stone processing machine tools), ignoring the difference in processing object.
Reporting band sawing machines and circular sawing machines mixed together; although both belong to 846591, their statistical numbers are different.
Failing to indicate CNC at declaration, resulting in classification as ordinary sawing machines and affecting regulatory conditions.
Declaring sawing machine accessories (such as saw blades) separately; they should be classified together with the main machine.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the processing object and processing method. Heading 8465 clearly applies to machine tools for processing wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics and other materials. CNC woodworking sawing machines use wood as the processing object and sawing as the material removal method, conforming to the heading description. At the same time, the machine must have complete mechanical functions, rather than being a hand tool or pneumatic tool. If the processing object is metal, it should be classified under 8459-8462; if it is stone or ceramics, under 8464. 846410 Sawing machines for processing stone or ceramics: The processing object is stone, ceramics and other mineral materials, while 846591 processes wood. If a machine can universally process wood and stone, it should be classified according to its main function or designed use. 846591 Woodworking sawing machines: This is the current code itself, but note that under the subheading there may be separate statistical numbers for CNC and non-CNC, and the specific statistical number must be confirmed at declaration. 846592 Woodworking planing, milling or moulding machines: The processing method is different: planing machines mainly plane, milling machines mainly mill, while sawing machines mainly saw. If a machine has both sawing and milling functions, it should be classified according to its main function. 846593 Woodworking grinding or sanding machines: Grinding machines are used for surface finishing, sanding machines for sanding, while sawing machines are used for cutting and blanking. Different functions lead to different classification. 845690 Other machine tools for processing materials: Applies to material processing not elsewhere specified, such as glass, gemstones, etc. Woodworking sawing machines already have a clear subheading and should not be classified under this code. Is the processing object wood or similar hard materials? Is sawing the main method of material removal? Does it have CNC functionality? Is it a complete machine rather than a part or accessory? Is there a clear difference from adjacent codes in processing object and method?
Basis
The core basis for classification is the processing object and processing method. Heading 8465 clearly applies to machine tools for processing wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics and other materials. CNC woodworking sawing machines use wood as the processing object and sawing as the material removal method, conforming to the heading description. At the same time, the machine must have complete mechanical functions, rather than being a hand tool or pneumatic tool. If the processing object is metal, it should be classified under 8459-8462; if it is stone or ceramics, under 8464.
Confused Codes：
846410 - Sawing machines for processing stone or ceramics
The processing object is stone, ceramics and other mineral materials, while 846591 processes wood. If a machine can universally process wood and stone, it should be classified according to its main function or designed use.
846591 - Woodworking sawing machines
This is the current code itself, but note that under the subheading there may be separate statistical numbers for CNC and non-CNC, and the specific statistical number must be confirmed at declaration.
846592 - Woodworking planing, milling or moulding machines
The processing method is different: planing machines mainly plane, milling machines mainly mill, while sawing machines mainly saw. If a machine has both sawing and milling functions, it should be classified according to its main function.
846593 - Woodworking grinding or sanding machines
Grinding machines are used for surface finishing, sanding machines for sanding, while sawing machines are used for cutting and blanking. Different functions lead to different classification.
845690 - Other machine tools for processing materials
Applies to material processing not elsewhere specified, such as glass, gemstones, etc. Woodworking sawing machines already have a clear subheading and should not be classified under this code.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the processing object wood or similar hard materials?
✓ Is sawing the main method of material removal?
✓ Does it have CNC functionality?
✓ Is it a complete machine rather than a part or accessory?
✓ Is there a clear difference from adjacent codes in processing object and method?
❓ FAQ
What is the HS code for CNC woodworking sawing machines? The international 6-digit code is 846591, belonging to Chapter 84 machinery, heading 8465 woodworking machine tools, subheading 846591 sawing machines. The specific 10-digit code for China Customs may be 8465910000, etc., and the statistical number needs to be confirmed based on CNC, saw blade type, etc. How to distinguish CNC woodworking sawing machines from ordinary woodworking sawing machines? CNC woodworking sawing machines are equipped with a computer numerical control system (CNC) and can automatically complete positioning, feeding, cutting and other actions; ordinary sawing machines are mostly manual or semi-automatic. For classification, both belong to 846591, but the statistical numbers may differ, and the control method must be specified at declaration. Are the codes for woodworking band saws and woodworking circular saws the same? The international 6-digit code is 846591 for both, but China Customs 10-digit codes may be subdivided by saw blade type. Band saws and circular saws differ in structure and use, and the sawing method must be indicated at declaration so as to classify them under the correct statistical number. What are the declaration elements for CNC woodworking sawing machines? They mainly include product name, use, brand, model, processing object, control method, sawing method, power, etc. The specific requirements are subject to the latest customs requirements, and it is recommended to refer to the "Catalogue of Standard Declaration of Import and Export Commodities of the Customs of the People's Republic of China". If a machine can saw both wood and plastic, how should it be classified? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, classify according to the main function or designed use. If it is mainly designed for wood, classify under 846591; if mainly designed for plastic, classify under 846599 (other machine tools). Manuals and other evidence of the main use must be provided. How are parts of CNC woodworking sawing machines classified? Specialized parts such as saw blades and guide rails, if imported separately, are generally classified under 8466 (machine tool parts), but if imported together with the main machine, they are usually classified with the main machine. The specific determination depends on whether the parts are specialized and whether they constitute the characteristics of a complete machine. What regulatory conditions are required for importing CNC woodworking sawing machines? Regulatory conditions must be determined according to the customs tariff schedule, usually possibly involving mechanical and electrical product import licenses, CCC certification, etc. The specific requirements are subject to the latest "Customs Tariff" and "Table of Regulatory Condition Codes"; it is recommended to consult a customs broker or customs. What is the export tax rebate rate for HS code 846591? The export tax rebate rate will be adjusted with national policies. It is recommended to check the latest export tax rebate rate database of the State Taxation Administration or consult the local tax authorities. Generally, the rebate rate for mechanical and electrical products is relatively high, but the actual policy shall prevail.
Q: What is the HS code for CNC woodworking sawing machines?
A: The international 6-digit code is 846591, belonging to Chapter 84 machinery, heading 8465 woodworking machine tools, subheading 846591 sawing machines. The specific 10-digit code for China Customs may be 8465910000, etc., and the statistical number needs to be confirmed based on CNC, saw blade type, etc.
Q: How to distinguish CNC woodworking sawing machines from ordinary woodworking sawing machines?
A: CNC woodworking sawing machines are equipped with a computer numerical control system (CNC) and can automatically complete positioning, feeding, cutting and other actions; ordinary sawing machines are mostly manual or semi-automatic. For classification, both belong to 846591, but the statistical numbers may differ, and the control method must be specified at declaration.
Q: Are the codes for woodworking band saws and woodworking circular saws the same?
A: The international 6-digit code is 846591 for both, but China Customs 10-digit codes may be subdivided by saw blade type. Band saws and circular saws differ in structure and use, and the sawing method must be indicated at declaration so as to classify them under the correct statistical number.
Q: What are the declaration elements for CNC woodworking sawing machines?
A: They mainly include product name, use, brand, model, processing object, control method, sawing method, power, etc. The specific requirements are subject to the latest customs requirements, and it is recommended to refer to the "Catalogue of Standard Declaration of Import and Export Commodities of the Customs of the People's Republic of China".
Q: If a machine can saw both wood and plastic, how should it be classified?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, classify according to the main function or designed use. If it is mainly designed for wood, classify under 846591; if mainly designed for plastic, classify under 846599 (other machine tools). Manuals and other evidence of the main use must be provided.
Q: How are parts of CNC woodworking sawing machines classified?
A: Specialized parts such as saw blades and guide rails, if imported separately, are generally classified under 8466 (machine tool parts), but if imported together with the main machine, they are usually classified with the main machine. The specific determination depends on whether the parts are specialized and whether they constitute the characteristics of a complete machine.
Q: What regulatory conditions are required for importing CNC woodworking sawing machines?
A: Regulatory conditions must be determined according to the customs tariff schedule, usually possibly involving mechanical and electrical product import licenses, CCC certification, etc. The specific requirements are subject to the latest "Customs Tariff" and "Table of Regulatory Condition Codes"; it is recommended to consult a customs broker or customs.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for HS code 846591?
A: The export tax rebate rate will be adjusted with national policies. It is recommended to check the latest export tax rebate rate database of the State Taxation Administration or consult the local tax authorities. Generally, the rebate rate for mechanical and electrical products is relatively high, but the actual policy shall prevail.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.