HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8460.39 – Machine-tools; sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, other than numerically controlled
HS code 8460.39 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, other than numerically controlled. It is used for manual tool grinder, universal tool and cutter grinder, drill bit sharpener, end mill sharpener and lathe tool grinder.
What HS 8460.39 covers
This HS code covers sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines that are not numerically controlled. These traditional or semi-automatic machines are essential for maintaining and re-sharpening various cutting tools, including drills, end mills, and lathe tools, in workshops, tool rooms, and smaller manufacturing operations. While lacking the advanced automation of CNC versions, they provide cost-effective and versatile solutions for tool maintenance, ensuring cutting edges remain sharp and precise. Importers often include small to medium-sized enterprises, vocational schools, and repair shops that prioritize manual control and affordability for their tool sharpening needs.
- Covers
- Manual tool grinder
- Universal tool and cutter grinder
- Drill bit sharpener
- End mill sharpener
- Lathe tool grinder
- Tap grinder
- Examples
- Deckel SO
- Darex V-390
- Harig 618
- K.O. Lee B600
- Clarkson Mk1
Codes often confused with 8460.39
Common mistake. Often confused with 846029 (other non-CNC grinding machines) if the specific 'sharpening' function isn't highlighted, or with 846031 (CNC sharpening machines) if the lack of numerical control is not clearly identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846039, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846039 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 $39M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $24M 13% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $19M 10% of world exports
World total: $180M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $24M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $21M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $8.1M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $186M 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 8460.39
Brazil does not split HS 8460.39: its NCM code is 8460.39.00.
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 8460.39
What is HS code 846039?
HS code 846039 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, other than numerically controlled. This HS code covers sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines that are not numerically controlled. These traditional or semi-automatic machines are essential for maintaining and re-sharpening various cutting tools, including drills, end mills, and lathe tools, in workshops, tool rooms, and smaller manufacturing operations. While lacking the advanced automation of CNC versions, they provide cost-effective and versatile solutions for tool maintenance, ensuring cutting edges remain sharp and precise. Importers often include small to medium-sized enterprises, vocational schools, and repair shops that prioritize manual control and affordability for their tool sharpening needs.
What products fall under HS code 846039?
Manual tool grinder, Universal tool and cutter grinder, Drill bit sharpener, End mill sharpener, Lathe tool grinder, Tap grinder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846039?
Often confused with 846029 (other non-CNC grinding machines) if the specific 'sharpening' function isn't highlighted, or with 846031 (CNC sharpening machines) if the lack of numerical control is not clearly identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846039?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846039 in UN Comtrade data were China ($39M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($24M) and Sweden ($19M). World exports came to about $180M, 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 846039?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846039 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($24M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($21M) and France ($8.1M). World imports came to about $186M, 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 846039 structured?
HS code 846039 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846039?
In Brazil, HS code 846039 is NCM 8460.39.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.