HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8460.90 – Machine-tools; for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460
HS code 8460.90 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460. It is used for belt grinding machine, vibratory finishing machine, tumbling machine, polishing machine and deburring machine.
What HS 8460.90 covers
This is a residual category for machine tools used for deburring, grinding, polishing, or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides, or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives, or polishing products, not elsewhere specified in heading 8460. It encompasses a wide array of specialized finishing equipment, including belt grinders, vibratory finishers, tumbling machines, and robotic grinding cells. These machines are crucial for improving surface quality, removing burrs, and preparing parts for subsequent processes or final assembly across diverse manufacturing sectors. Importers are varied, ranging from general manufacturing to specialized finishing shops, while exporters are often countries with broad industrial machinery production capabilities.
- Covers
- Belt grinding machine
- Vibratory finishing machine
- Tumbling machine
- Polishing machine
- Deburring machine
- Abrasive flow machining system
- Robotic grinding cell
- Examples
- Timesavers 42 Series
- Rösler R 220 EC
- Walther Trowal
- Dynabrade Orbital Sander (industrial)
- Extrude Hone AFM
Codes often confused with 8460.90
Common mistake. This 'n.e.c.' code is often a default for machines that don't fit specific grinding categories, potentially leading to confusion with more specialized grinding machines (e.g., 846029) if their primary function is not clearly defined as deburring or polishing.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846090, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846090 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.8% 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 $254M 39% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $118M 18% of world exports
- 3 Germany $49M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $651M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $53M 9.8% of world imports
- 2 India $45M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $43M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $547M 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 codes for 8460.90 4
Brazil splits HS 8460.90 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8460.90.1 Numerically controlledDe comando numérico Group
- 8460.90.11 CNC polishing machines, five or more headsDe polir, com cinco ou mais cabeças e porta -peças rotativo
- 8460.90.12 CNC multi-head grinders with rotary work-holderDe esmerilhar, com duas ou mais cabeças e porta-peças rotativo
- 8460.90.19 Other CNC deburring or finishing machinesOutras
- 8460.90.90 Non-CNC deburring, polishing or finishing machinesOutras
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 8460.90
What is HS code 846090?
HS code 846090 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460. This is a residual category for machine tools used for deburring, grinding, polishing, or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides, or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives, or polishing products, not elsewhere specified in heading 8460. It encompasses a wide array of specialized finishing equipment, including belt grinders, vibratory finishers, tumbling machines, and robotic grinding cells. These machines are crucial for improving surface quality, removing burrs, and preparing parts for subsequent processes or final assembly across diverse manufacturing sectors. Importers are varied, ranging from general manufacturing to specialized finishing shops, while exporters are often countries with broad industrial machinery production capabilities.
What products fall under HS code 846090?
Belt grinding machine, Vibratory finishing machine, Tumbling machine, Polishing machine, Deburring machine, Abrasive flow machining system, Robotic grinding cell
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846090?
This 'n.e.c.' code is often a default for machines that don't fit specific grinding categories, potentially leading to confusion with more specialized grinding machines (e.g., 846029) if their primary function is not clearly defined as deburring or polishing.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846090?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846090 in UN Comtrade data were China ($254M, 39% of world exports), Switzerland ($118M) and Germany ($49M). World exports came to about $651M, 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 846090?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846090 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($53M, 9.8% of world imports), India ($45M) and Germany ($43M). World imports came to about $547M, 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 846090 structured?
HS code 846090 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846090?
Brazil splits HS code 846090 into 4 NCM codes: 8460.90.11 (CNC polishing machines, five or more heads), 8460.90.12 (CNC multi-head grinders with rotary work-holder), 8460.90.19 (Other CNC deburring or finishing machines), 8460.90.90 (Non-CNC deburring, polishing or finishing machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.