HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8462.26 – Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled bending, folding, straightening or fattening machines (not press brakes, panel benders or roll forming machines)

HS code 8462.26 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled bending, folding, straightening or fattening machines (not press brakes, panel benders or roll forming machines). It is used for NC Plate Bending Machines, NC Sheet Metal Folding Machines, CNC Straightening Machines for Metal Sheets, automated Flattening Lines and robotic Bending Systems.

What HS 8462.26 covers

This HS code covers numerically controlled (NC) machine tools specifically designed for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening metal, with the explicit exclusion of press brakes, panel benders, and roll forming machines. These precision machines are vital for shaping sheet metal and plates with high accuracy and repeatability, finding extensive use in industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and general fabrication. Importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities that prioritize automation and consistent part production. Exporters are often nations with strong machine tool industries, providing cutting-edge solutions for metal forming. Key aspects include the level of automation, the precision of the bending or straightening process, and their integration into larger production lines for high-volume, consistent output of metal components.

Covers
  • NC Plate Bending Machines
  • NC Sheet Metal Folding Machines
  • CNC Straightening Machines for Metal Sheets
  • Automated Flattening Lines
  • Robotic Bending Systems
  • CNC Section Bending Machines
  • NC Profile Benders
Examples

Faccin 4-Roll Plate Bending Machine (NC), Davi Plate Rolls (NC), Gasparini Bending Machines (NC), MG S.r.l. Plate Bending Machines, Roundo Plate Bending Machines

Codes often confused with 8462.26

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 846229 (other NC bending machines, including press brakes) due to similar functions but different specific machine types. It can also be mistaken for 846210 (forging machines) if the primary function is misunderstood.

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 846226, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846226 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 Italy $269M
  2. 2 Malaysia $105M
  3. 3 China $92M

World total: $655M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $142M
  2. 2 Mexico $67M
  3. 3 India $37M

World total: $649M 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 8462.26

Brazil does not split HS 8462.26: its NCM code is 8462.26.00.

  1. 8462.26.00 Other CNC bending, folding, straightening machinesOutras máquinas para enrolar, arquear, dobrar, endireitar ou aplanar, 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 8462.26

What is HS code 846226?

HS code 846226 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 bending, folding, straightening or fattening machines (not press brakes, panel benders or roll forming machines). This HS code covers numerically controlled (NC) machine tools specifically designed for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening metal, with the explicit exclusion of press brakes, panel benders, and roll forming machines. These precision machines are vital for shaping sheet metal and plates with high accuracy and repeatability, finding extensive use in industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and general fabrication. Importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities that prioritize automation and consistent part production. Exporters are often nations with strong machine tool industries, providing cutting-edge solutions for metal forming. Key aspects include the level of automation, the precision of the bending or straightening process, and their integration into larger production lines for high-volume, consistent output of metal components.

What products fall under HS code 846226?

NC Plate Bending Machines, NC Sheet Metal Folding Machines, CNC Straightening Machines for Metal Sheets, Automated Flattening Lines, Robotic Bending Systems, CNC Section Bending Machines, NC Profile Benders

What are common misclassifications for HS code 846226?

This code is often confused with 846229 (other NC bending machines, including press brakes) due to similar functions but different specific machine types. It can also be mistaken for 846210 (forging machines) if the primary function is misunderstood.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846226?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846226 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($269M, 41% of world exports), Malaysia ($105M) and China ($92M). World exports came to about $655M, 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 846226?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846226 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($142M, 22% of world imports), Mexico ($67M) and India ($37M). World imports came to about $649M, 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 846226 structured?

HS code 846226 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 (26) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846226?

In Brazil, HS code 846226 is NCM 8462.26.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.