HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8458.99 – Lathes; for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes
HS code 8458.99 is the 6-digit subheading for lathes, for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes. It is used for manual vertical lathe, conventional vertical boring mill, copying lathe (non-NC), special purpose manual lathe and heavy-duty manual vertical lathe.
What HS 8458.99 covers
This residual category covers all other metal-removing lathes that are neither horizontal nor numerically controlled. This typically includes conventional (manual) vertical lathes, specialized non-NC lathes like certain types of copying lathes, or older, unique lathe designs that don't fit into the more specific horizontal or NC categories. These machines are often used for specific niche applications, heavy-duty turning of large components where manual control is sufficient, or in environments where advanced automation is not required or feasible. Industries involved in heavy fabrication, repair shops, and specialized manufacturing might utilize these. Importers could be countries with developing industrial bases or those needing robust, simpler machinery for specific tasks. Exporters are often manufacturers of conventional heavy machinery or specialized equipment. Their role is often in supporting legacy systems or providing cost-effective solutions for less complex turning operations.
- Covers
- Manual vertical lathe
- Conventional vertical boring mill
- Copying lathe (non-NC)
- Special purpose manual lathe
- Heavy-duty manual vertical lathe
- Non-CNC vertical turning machine
- Manual wheel lathe
- Examples
- Webster & Bennett vertical boring mills (older models)
- King vertical boring mills (manual)
- Atlas Copco (for specialized applications)
- various generic manual vertical lathes
- older specialized copying lathes
Codes often confused with 8458.99
Common mistake. This is a catch-all, so it's often confused with 845819 (horizontal non-NC lathes) or 845891 (non-horizontal NC lathes), but 845899 is for non-horizontal *and* non-NC lathes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 845899, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 845899 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, 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 China $58M 32% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$29M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $13M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $181M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $41M 18% of world imports
- 2 India $25M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $11M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $222M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 code for 8458.99
Brazil does not split HS 8458.99: its NCM code is 8458.99.00.
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 8458.99
What is HS code 845899?
HS code 845899 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lathes; for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes. This residual category covers all other metal-removing lathes that are neither horizontal nor numerically controlled. This typically includes conventional (manual) vertical lathes, specialized non-NC lathes like certain types of copying lathes, or older, unique lathe designs that don't fit into the more specific horizontal or NC categories. These machines are often used for specific niche applications, heavy-duty turning of large components where manual control is sufficient, or in environments where advanced automation is not required or feasible. Industries involved in heavy fabrication, repair shops, and specialized manufacturing might utilize these. Importers could be countries with developing industrial bases or those needing robust, simpler machinery for specific tasks. Exporters are often manufacturers of conventional heavy machinery or specialized equipment. Their role is often in supporting legacy systems or providing cost-effective solutions for less complex turning operations.
What products fall under HS code 845899?
Manual vertical lathe, Conventional vertical boring mill, Copying lathe (non-NC), Special purpose manual lathe, Heavy-duty manual vertical lathe, Non-CNC vertical turning machine, Manual wheel lathe
What are common misclassifications for HS code 845899?
This is a catch-all, so it's often confused with 845819 (horizontal non-NC lathes) or 845891 (non-horizontal NC lathes), but 845899 is for non-horizontal *and* non-NC lathes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 845899?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 845899 in UN Comtrade data were China ($58M, 32% of world exports), Taiwan (about $29M) and the United States ($13M). World exports came to about $181M, 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 845899?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 845899 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($41M, 18% of world imports), India ($25M) and Germany ($11M). World imports came to about $222M, 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 845899 structured?
HS code 845899 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 845899?
In Brazil, HS code 845899 is NCM 8458.99.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.