HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8458.11 – Lathes; for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled
HS code 8458.11 is the 6-digit subheading for lathes, for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled. It is used for CNC horizontal turning center, CNC horizontal lathe, multi-axis horizontal turning machine, horizontal CNC chucker and horizontal CNC bar-fed lathe.
What HS 8458.11 covers
This category covers horizontal lathes equipped with Numerical Control (NC) or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems, designed for precision metal removal. These machines rotate a workpiece against a cutting tool to create cylindrical, conical, or flat surfaces, as well as threads and bores, with the main spindle oriented horizontally. CNC technology allows for automated, highly accurate, and repeatable operations, making them indispensable in modern manufacturing for producing complex parts with tight tolerances. Industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical device manufacturing, and general precision engineering heavily rely on these machines. Major importers include industrialized nations and those expanding their high-tech manufacturing sectors, like China, USA, Germany, and India. Exporters are typically countries with strong machine tool industries, such as Japan, Germany, Taiwan, and South Korea. Their ability to handle intricate geometries and ensure consistent quality is a key trade driver.
- Covers
- CNC horizontal turning center
- CNC horizontal lathe
- Multi-axis horizontal turning machine
- Horizontal CNC chucker
- Horizontal CNC bar-fed lathe
- CNC horizontal universal lathe
- Horizontal CNC production lathe
- Examples
- Mazak Quick Turn series
- Okuma LB series
- Haas ST series
- Doosan Puma series
- Mori Seiki NLX series
Codes often confused with 8458.11
Common mistake. Often confused with 845819 (horizontal lathes, non-NC) or 845891 (non-horizontal NC lathes), but 845811 specifically requires both horizontal orientation and numerical control.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 845811, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 845811 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $1.2B 25% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $720M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $565M 12% of world exports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $813M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $390M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $292M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $4.4B 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 codes for 8458.11 3
Brazil splits HS 8458.11 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8458.11.10 CNC horizontal turret lathesRevólver
- 8458.11.9 OtherOutros Group
- 8458.11.91 CNC horizontal lathes, 6 or more spindlesDe 6 ou mais fusos porta-peças
- 8458.11.99 Other CNC horizontal lathesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.58 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8458.11
What is HS code 845811?
HS code 845811 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lathes; for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled. This category covers horizontal lathes equipped with Numerical Control (NC) or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems, designed for precision metal removal. These machines rotate a workpiece against a cutting tool to create cylindrical, conical, or flat surfaces, as well as threads and bores, with the main spindle oriented horizontally. CNC technology allows for automated, highly accurate, and repeatable operations, making them indispensable in modern manufacturing for producing complex parts with tight tolerances. Industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical device manufacturing, and general precision engineering heavily rely on these machines. Major importers include industrialized nations and those expanding their high-tech manufacturing sectors, like China, USA, Germany, and India. Exporters are typically countries with strong machine tool industries, such as Japan, Germany, Taiwan, and South Korea. Their ability to handle intricate geometries and ensure consistent quality is a key trade driver.
What products fall under HS code 845811?
CNC horizontal turning center, CNC horizontal lathe, Multi-axis horizontal turning machine, Horizontal CNC chucker, Horizontal CNC bar-fed lathe, CNC horizontal universal lathe, Horizontal CNC production lathe
What are common misclassifications for HS code 845811?
Often confused with 845819 (horizontal lathes, non-NC) or 845891 (non-horizontal NC lathes), but 845811 specifically requires both horizontal orientation and numerical control.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 845811?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 845811 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.2B, 25% of world exports), South Korea ($720M) and Germany ($565M). World exports came to about $4.7B, 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 goods under HS code 845811?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 845811 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($813M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($390M) and Türkiye ($292M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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.
How is HS code 845811 structured?
HS code 845811 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (58) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 845811?
Brazil splits HS code 845811 into 3 NCM codes: 8458.11.10 (CNC horizontal turret lathes), 8458.11.91 (CNC horizontal lathes, 6 or more spindles), 8458.11.99 (Other CNC horizontal lathes). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.