HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8462.22 – Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled
HS code 8462.22 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled. It is used for CNC press brakes, NC hydraulic press brakes, NC electric press brakes, CNC folding machines and NC straightening machines for sheet metal.
What HS 8462.22 covers
This specific HS code covers numerically controlled (NC) machines designed for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening flat metal products, with a particular emphasis on press brakes. These advanced machines are crucial for precision sheet metal fabrication, allowing for complex bends and shapes to be created with high accuracy and repeatability. They are extensively used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, HVAC, electronics enclosures, and general metal fabrication. Countries with strong manufacturing sectors, like Germany, Japan, Italy, and the United States, are major exporters, while importers include nations expanding their industrial capabilities or those with high demand for fabricated metal components. Key trade factors include the machine's tonnage, bending length, number of axes, control system sophistication (CNC), and tooling compatibility. The shift towards automation and precision in manufacturing drives the demand for these NC-controlled machines.
- Covers
- CNC press brakes
- NC hydraulic press brakes
- NC electric press brakes
- CNC folding machines
- NC straightening machines for sheet metal
- NC flattening machines for sheet metal
- CNC panel benders (for flat products)
- Examples
- Amada CNC Press Brakes
- Bystronic Press Brakes
- Trumpf TruBend Machines
- LVD Press Brakes
- SafanDarley Press Brakes
Codes often confused with 8462.22
Common mistake. This code is specifically for numerically controlled machines for flat products, distinguishing it from non-NC versions (846229) or machines for other product forms (e.g., tubes, 846223). It's also distinct from panel benders (846224) if they are not primarily press brakes for flat products.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846222, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846222 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 Italy $211M 40% of world exports
- 2 China $99M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $36M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $530M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $75M 17% of world imports
- 2 Canada $25M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$24M 5.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $442M 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 8462.22
Brazil does not split HS 8462.22: its NCM code is 8462.22.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.62 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8462.22
What is HS code 846222?
HS code 846222 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled. This specific HS code covers numerically controlled (NC) machines designed for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening flat metal products, with a particular emphasis on press brakes. These advanced machines are crucial for precision sheet metal fabrication, allowing for complex bends and shapes to be created with high accuracy and repeatability. They are extensively used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, HVAC, electronics enclosures, and general metal fabrication. Countries with strong manufacturing sectors, like Germany, Japan, Italy, and the United States, are major exporters, while importers include nations expanding their industrial capabilities or those with high demand for fabricated metal components. Key trade factors include the machine's tonnage, bending length, number of axes, control system sophistication (CNC), and tooling compatibility. The shift towards automation and precision in manufacturing drives the demand for these NC-controlled machines.
What products fall under HS code 846222?
CNC press brakes, NC hydraulic press brakes, NC electric press brakes, CNC folding machines, NC straightening machines for sheet metal, NC flattening machines for sheet metal, CNC panel benders (for flat products)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846222?
This code is specifically for numerically controlled machines for flat products, distinguishing it from non-NC versions (846229) or machines for other product forms (e.g., tubes, 846223). It's also distinct from panel benders (846224) if they are not primarily press brakes for flat products.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846222?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846222 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($211M, 40% of world exports), China ($99M) and Germany ($36M). World exports came to about $530M, 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 846222?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846222 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($75M, 17% of world imports), Canada ($25M) and Russia (about $24M). World imports came to about $442M, 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 846222 structured?
HS code 846222 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (62) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846222?
In Brazil, HS code 846222 is NCM 8462.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.