HS Code 8461
Planing, Sawing, and Gear Cutting Machines
HS code 8461 covers specialized metalworking machine tools for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting, and sawing by removing metal or cermets.
4-digit Section XVIFCL
HS Code 8461 — Planing, Sawing, and Gear Cutting Machines
This code acts as a 'catch-all' for metal-removing machine tools that aren't lathes, mills, or grinders. It covers traditional heavy shop equipment like metal saws, planers, gear cutters, and broaching machines.
What's included
- Metal-cutting bandsaws
- Gear-cutting machines
- Broaching machines
- Shaping and slotting machines
- Planing machines
What's excluded
- Hand-held saws → use
8467(Power hand saws for metal fall under 8467.)
Common examples
- Horizontal bandsaw for steel
- Bevel gear generator
- Vertical broaching machine
- Metal slotting machine
Frequently asked questions
Is a gear grinder in 8460 or 8461?
Gear grinding is actually listed in 8461 if it's specialized for gear finishing, though some high-precision grinders are in 8460.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: null
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Japan, Germany, China, Italy
- Top importers: United States, India, Mexico
Related HS codes
Key takeaway
Covers mechanical material removal processes not covered by more specific headings like turning or milling.
Related HS codes
Tired of HS code lookups?
CargoMode extracts HS codes directly from commercial invoices, packing lists, and CMRs — no manual lookup, no transcription errors.