HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8461.50 – Machine-tools; sawing or cutting-off machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets

HS code 8461.50 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, sawing or cutting-off machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets. It is used for horizontal band saws, vertical band saws, circular cold saws, abrasive cut-off machines and plate saws.

What HS 8461.50 covers

Sawing and cutting-off machines are fundamental machine tools used across various industries for precisely sectioning metal workpieces. These machines employ different cutting methods, including band saws, circular saws, and abrasive cut-off saws, to prepare raw materials for further processing or to cut finished parts to size. They are indispensable in metal fabrication shops, foundries, steel mills, and manufacturing facilities producing everything from structural components to intricate machine parts. Major importers and exporters include countries with robust industrial sectors, such as China, Germany, the United States, and Italy. When trading these machines, factors like cutting capacity, material compatibility (e.g., steel, aluminum, alloys), automation features (e.g., automatic feeding, CNC control), and blade technology are crucial. The demand for these machines is consistently high due to their foundational role in metalworking operations globally.

Covers
  • Horizontal band saws
  • Vertical band saws
  • Circular cold saws
  • Abrasive cut-off machines
  • Plate saws
  • Miter saws for metal
  • Automatic sawing systems
Examples
  • Amada Machine Tools
  • Behringer Saws
  • Kasto Maschinenbau
  • FMB Saws
  • Cosen Saws

Codes often confused with 8461.50

Common mistake. These machines might be confused with general-purpose cutting machines (8462) if the 'sawing' or 'cutting-off' function for metal removal isn't emphasized. They are distinct from laser or plasma cutting machines (8456).

84.62Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,84.56Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam, or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines

Top exporters and importers of HS code 846150, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846150 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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. 1 China $336M
  2. 2 Germany $151M
  3. 3 Italy $137M

World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $149M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$56M
  3. 3 Germany $52M

World total: $995M 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 codes for 8461.50 3

Brazil splits HS 8461.50 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 8461.50.10 Metal band sawing machinesDe fitas sem fim
  2. 8461.50.20 Circular metal sawing machinesCirculares
  3. 8461.50.90 Other metal sawing or cutting-off machinesOutras

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.61 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8461.50

What is HS code 846150?

HS code 846150 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; sawing or cutting-off machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets. Sawing and cutting-off machines are fundamental machine tools used across various industries for precisely sectioning metal workpieces. These machines employ different cutting methods, including band saws, circular saws, and abrasive cut-off saws, to prepare raw materials for further processing or to cut finished parts to size. They are indispensable in metal fabrication shops, foundries, steel mills, and manufacturing facilities producing everything from structural components to intricate machine parts. Major importers and exporters include countries with robust industrial sectors, such as China, Germany, the United States, and Italy. When trading these machines, factors like cutting capacity, material compatibility (e.g., steel, aluminum, alloys), automation features (e.g., automatic feeding, CNC control), and blade technology are crucial. The demand for these machines is consistently high due to their foundational role in metalworking operations globally.

What products fall under HS code 846150?

Horizontal band saws, Vertical band saws, Circular cold saws, Abrasive cut-off machines, Plate saws, Miter saws for metal, Automatic sawing systems

What are common misclassifications for HS code 846150?

These machines might be confused with general-purpose cutting machines (8462) if the 'sawing' or 'cutting-off' function for metal removal isn't emphasized. They are distinct from laser or plasma cutting machines (8456).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846150?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846150 in UN Comtrade data were China ($336M, 30% of world exports), Germany ($151M) and Italy ($137M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 846150?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846150 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($149M, 15% of world imports), Vietnam (about $56M) and Germany ($52M). World imports came to about $995M, 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 846150 structured?

HS code 846150 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (61) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846150?

Brazil splits HS code 846150 into 3 NCM codes: 8461.50.10 (Metal band sawing machines), 8461.50.20 (Circular metal sawing machines), 8461.50.90 (Other metal sawing or cutting-off machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.