8465.96.00 - Splitting, slicing or paring machines

This HTS classification, 8465.96.00, encompasses machines specifically designed for the splitting, slicing, or paring of hard materials, including wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, and similar plastics. These machines perform operations that reduce the thickness or divide the material into thinner sections through cutting or peeling actions. Examples include veneer slicers, veneer peelers, and machines that split wood into staves or shingles.

This category is distinct from its siblings, such as sawing machines (8465.91.00) which cut through material, or planing, milling, and molding machines (8465.92.00) which shape surfaces. Splitting, slicing, and paring machines are characterized by their ability to create thinner layers or sections, often for specific purposes like veneer production or preparing materials for further processing.

While this specific sub-heading represents a distinct group of machines, the "Other" designation indicates it captures devices that fit the broad description but may not be explicitly listed under more granular subcategories not presented here. If further subdivisions exist, they would likely refine the types of splitting, slicing, or paring operations or specify the materials being processed, allowing for more precise classification.