HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8459.49 – Machine-tools; for boring by removing metal, not numerically controlled boring machines, n.e.c. in heading 8459
HS code 8459.49 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, for boring by removing metal, not numerically controlled boring machines, n.e.c. in heading 8459. It is used for manual jig borers, conventional horizontal boring machines, manual vertical boring machines, engine boring machines and line boring machines.
What HS 8459.49 covers
This HS code covers conventional, non-numerically controlled machine tools specifically designed for boring operations by removing metal. These machines are manually operated or use basic mechanical controls to create or enlarge holes in workpieces. While lacking the automation and precision of CNC machines, they are widely used in general engineering workshops, repair facilities, and for educational purposes where cost-effectiveness and operator skill are prioritized over extreme automation. They are crucial for foundational manufacturing tasks, maintenance, and custom fabrication. Importers often include developing economies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and countries with a strong emphasis on traditional machining skills. Exporters typically come from nations with established machine tool industries that also produce robust, simpler equipment. The trade in these machines supports a broad base of industrial activity, providing accessible and reliable boring capabilities globally.
- Covers
- Manual jig borers
- Conventional horizontal boring machines
- Manual vertical boring machines
- Engine boring machines
- Line boring machines
- Portable boring machines
- Examples
- Giddings & Lewis (older manual models)
- Kearns-Richards (manual)
- Sunnen (manual honing/boring)
- Rottler F69A (manual engine boring)
- Comec RP330 (manual boring)
Codes often confused with 8459.49
Common mistake. Can be confused with 845939 (non-NC boring-milling machines) if it has incidental milling capabilities, or 845969 (non-NC milling machines) if the primary function isn't clearly boring.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 845949, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 845949 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 16% 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 $12M 26% of world exports
- 2 Germany $9.2M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $5.1M 11% of world exports
World total: $48M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $8.2M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $4.9M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$3.3M 6.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $51M 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. 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 8459.49
Brazil does not split HS 8459.49: its NCM code is 8459.49.00.
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 8459.49
What is HS code 845949?
HS code 845949 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; for boring by removing metal, not numerically controlled boring machines, n.e.c. in heading 8459. This HS code covers conventional, non-numerically controlled machine tools specifically designed for boring operations by removing metal. These machines are manually operated or use basic mechanical controls to create or enlarge holes in workpieces. While lacking the automation and precision of CNC machines, they are widely used in general engineering workshops, repair facilities, and for educational purposes where cost-effectiveness and operator skill are prioritized over extreme automation. They are crucial for foundational manufacturing tasks, maintenance, and custom fabrication. Importers often include developing economies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and countries with a strong emphasis on traditional machining skills. Exporters typically come from nations with established machine tool industries that also produce robust, simpler equipment. The trade in these machines supports a broad base of industrial activity, providing accessible and reliable boring capabilities globally.
What products fall under HS code 845949?
Manual jig borers, conventional horizontal boring machines, manual vertical boring machines, engine boring machines, line boring machines, portable boring machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 845949?
Can be confused with 845939 (non-NC boring-milling machines) if it has incidental milling capabilities, or 845969 (non-NC milling machines) if the primary function isn't clearly boring.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 845949?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 845949 in UN Comtrade data were China ($12M, 26% of world exports), Germany ($9.2M) and the United States ($5.1M). World exports came to about $48M, 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 845949?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 845949 in UN Comtrade data were India ($8.2M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($4.9M) and Russia (about $3.3M). World imports came to about $51M, 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 845949 structured?
HS code 845949 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 845949?
In Brazil, HS code 845949 is NCM 8459.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.