HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8460.19 – Machine-tools; flat-surface grinding machines, other than numerically controlled
HS code 8460.19 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, flat-surface grinding machines, other than numerically controlled. It is used for manual surface grinder, hydraulic surface grinder, rotary table surface grinder, reciprocating table surface grinder and creep feed surface grinder.
What HS 8460.19 covers
This HS code covers flat-surface grinding machines that operate without numerical control. These traditional machine tools are crucial for achieving high precision and fine surface finishes on flat metal workpieces. They are widely used in industries such as tool and die making, automotive component manufacturing, and general engineering, where flatness and parallelism are critical. Importers typically include manufacturing facilities, job shops, and repair centers in various industrial sectors, seeking reliable and robust machinery for precision finishing. Exporters are often countries with established machine tool manufacturing capabilities, providing durable equipment for a range of applications. Key considerations for trade include machine size, grinding capacity, and the level of manual or hydraulic automation.
- Covers
- Manual surface grinder
- Hydraulic surface grinder
- Rotary table surface grinder
- Reciprocating table surface grinder
- Creep feed surface grinder
- Double disc surface grinder
- Examples
- Kent KGS-250
- Chevalier FSG-618M
- Okamoto ACC-618
- ELB-Schliff Smart-Line
- Jones & Shipman 540
Codes often confused with 8460.19
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 846029 (other non-CNC grinding machines) if the 'flat-surface' aspect is not strictly defined, or with 846012 (numerically controlled flat-surface grinders) if the level of automation is unclear.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846019, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846019 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 10% 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 $37M 24% of world exports
- 2 Germany $26M 17% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$21M 14% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $153M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $18M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $18M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 India $14M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $181M 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 8460.19
Brazil does not split HS 8460.19: its NCM code is 8460.19.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.60 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8460.19
What is HS code 846019?
HS code 846019 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; flat-surface grinding machines, other than numerically controlled. This HS code covers flat-surface grinding machines that operate without numerical control. These traditional machine tools are crucial for achieving high precision and fine surface finishes on flat metal workpieces. They are widely used in industries such as tool and die making, automotive component manufacturing, and general engineering, where flatness and parallelism are critical. Importers typically include manufacturing facilities, job shops, and repair centers in various industrial sectors, seeking reliable and robust machinery for precision finishing. Exporters are often countries with established machine tool manufacturing capabilities, providing durable equipment for a range of applications. Key considerations for trade include machine size, grinding capacity, and the level of manual or hydraulic automation.
What products fall under HS code 846019?
Manual surface grinder, Hydraulic surface grinder, Rotary table surface grinder, Reciprocating table surface grinder, Creep feed surface grinder, Double disc surface grinder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846019?
This code can be confused with 846029 (other non-CNC grinding machines) if the 'flat-surface' aspect is not strictly defined, or with 846012 (numerically controlled flat-surface grinders) if the level of automation is unclear.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846019?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846019 in UN Comtrade data were China ($37M, 24% of world exports), Germany ($26M) and Taiwan (about $21M). World exports came to about $153M, 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 846019?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846019 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($18M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($18M) and India ($14M). World imports 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.
How is HS code 846019 structured?
HS code 846019 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (60) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846019?
In Brazil, HS code 846019 is NCM 8460.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.