HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8462.25 – Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled roll forming machines

HS code 8462.25 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled roll forming machines. It is used for CNC roll forming machines, hydraulic press brakes, mechanical bending machines, plate straightening machines and sheet metal folders.

What HS 8462.25 covers

This specific HS code identifies advanced machine-tools for working metal, focusing on numerically controlled (NC) roll forming machines, alongside other bending, folding, straightening, and flattening machines (including presses). These machines are indispensable for precision metal fabrication across critical industries such as automotive, construction, aerospace, and general manufacturing, enabling the creation of complex metal profiles and components. Importers are typically metal fabricators, automotive suppliers, and heavy machinery manufacturers seeking high-accuracy, automated, and efficient solutions. Exporters are specialized machine-tool builders, predominantly from technologically advanced nations. The trade emphasizes automation, precision, and efficiency, with a growing demand for machines capable of handling intricate geometries and high production volumes, reflecting the continuous evolution of manufacturing processes.

Covers
  • CNC roll forming machines
  • Hydraulic press brakes
  • Mechanical bending machines
  • Plate straightening machines
  • Sheet metal folders
  • Panel benders
  • Profile bending machines
  • Tube bending machines.
Examples
  • Trumpf TruBend machines
  • Amada press brakes
  • Salvagnini panel benders
  • Faccin plate rolls
  • Bradbury roll forming lines
  • Bystronic Xpert press brakes.

Codes often confused with 8462.25

Common mistake. Can be confused with 846229 (other bending/folding machines not NC roll forming) if the 'numerically controlled roll forming' aspect is overlooked, or with 846260 (hydraulic presses for metal) if the specific bending/folding function isn't prioritized.

8462.29Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes), for working metal, numerically controlled n.e.c. in item 84.62.2

Top exporters and importers of HS code 846225, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846225 in UN Comtrade data was New Zealand, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 New Zealand $17M
  2. 2 Türkiye $8.0M
  3. 3 China $7.7M

World total: $59M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $13M
  2. 2 South Korea $11M
  3. 3 Australia $9.7M

World total: $110M 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 8462.25

Brazil does not split HS 8462.25: its NCM code is 8462.25.00.

  1. 8462.25.00 CNC roll forming machinesMáquinas de conformação por rolos, de comando numérico

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 8462.25

What is HS code 846225?

HS code 846225 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled roll forming machines. This specific HS code identifies advanced machine-tools for working metal, focusing on numerically controlled (NC) roll forming machines, alongside other bending, folding, straightening, and flattening machines (including presses). These machines are indispensable for precision metal fabrication across critical industries such as automotive, construction, aerospace, and general manufacturing, enabling the creation of complex metal profiles and components. Importers are typically metal fabricators, automotive suppliers, and heavy machinery manufacturers seeking high-accuracy, automated, and efficient solutions. Exporters are specialized machine-tool builders, predominantly from technologically advanced nations. The trade emphasizes automation, precision, and efficiency, with a growing demand for machines capable of handling intricate geometries and high production volumes, reflecting the continuous evolution of manufacturing processes.

What products fall under HS code 846225?

CNC roll forming machines, hydraulic press brakes, mechanical bending machines, plate straightening machines, sheet metal folders, panel benders, profile bending machines, tube bending machines.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 846225?

Can be confused with 846229 (other bending/folding machines not NC roll forming) if the 'numerically controlled roll forming' aspect is overlooked, or with 846260 (hydraulic presses for metal) if the specific bending/folding function isn't prioritized.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846225?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846225 in UN Comtrade data were New Zealand ($17M, 29% of world exports), Türkiye ($8.0M) and China ($7.7M). World exports came to about $59M, 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 846225?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846225 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($13M, 12% of world imports), South Korea ($11M) and Australia ($9.7M). World imports came to about $110M, 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 846225 structured?

HS code 846225 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 (25) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846225?

In Brazil, HS code 846225 is NCM 8462.25.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.