HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8459.29 – Machine-tools; for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled
HS code 8459.29 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled. It is used for manual drilling machine, radial drilling machine, bench drill press, pillar drilling machine and magnetic drill.
What HS 8459.29 covers
This category includes conventional (manual or non-NC) machine tools primarily designed for drilling operations on metal. These machines, while lacking the automation of CNC systems, are fundamental tools in workshops, fabrication shops, and for general-purpose drilling tasks where precision requirements are less stringent or volume is lower. They use rotating cutting tools to create holes, with operations typically controlled manually or through basic mechanical means. Industries involved in general fabrication, repair and maintenance, small-scale manufacturing, and educational institutions are common users. Importers often include developing nations or regions where cost-effectiveness and simpler operation are priorities, while exporters are established machine tool manufacturers, sometimes specializing in robust, simpler designs. Their versatility and ease of use make them a staple in many manufacturing environments.
- Covers
- Manual drilling machine
- Radial drilling machine
- Bench drill press
- Pillar drilling machine
- Magnetic drill
- Multi-spindle drill press (non-NC)
- Upright drilling machine
- Examples
- Delta drill press
- Jet JDP series
- Wilton drill press
- Clausing drill press
- Fobco drill press
Codes often confused with 8459.29
Common mistake. Easily confused with 845921 (NC drilling machines) due to the drilling function, but 845929 is distinct for being explicitly *not* numerically controlled.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 845929, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 845929 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 $131M 39% of world exports
- 2 Germany $26M 7.8% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $24M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $338M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $39M 11% of world imports
- 2 India $27M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $25M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $368M 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 code for 8459.29
Brazil does not split HS 8459.29: its NCM code is 8459.29.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.59 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8459.29
What is HS code 845929?
HS code 845929 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled. This category includes conventional (manual or non-NC) machine tools primarily designed for drilling operations on metal. These machines, while lacking the automation of CNC systems, are fundamental tools in workshops, fabrication shops, and for general-purpose drilling tasks where precision requirements are less stringent or volume is lower. They use rotating cutting tools to create holes, with operations typically controlled manually or through basic mechanical means. Industries involved in general fabrication, repair and maintenance, small-scale manufacturing, and educational institutions are common users. Importers often include developing nations or regions where cost-effectiveness and simpler operation are priorities, while exporters are established machine tool manufacturers, sometimes specializing in robust, simpler designs. Their versatility and ease of use make them a staple in many manufacturing environments.
What products fall under HS code 845929?
Manual drilling machine, Radial drilling machine, Bench drill press, Pillar drilling machine, Magnetic drill, Multi-spindle drill press (non-NC), Upright drilling machine
What are common misclassifications for HS code 845929?
Easily confused with 845921 (NC drilling machines) due to the drilling function, but 845929 is distinct for being explicitly *not* numerically controlled.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 845929?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 845929 in UN Comtrade data were China ($131M, 39% of world exports), Germany ($26M) and Malaysia ($24M). World exports came to about $338M, 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 845929?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 845929 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($39M, 11% of world imports), India ($27M) and Thailand ($25M). World imports came to about $368M, 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 845929 structured?
HS code 845929 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (59) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 845929?
In Brazil, HS code 845929 is NCM 8459.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.