HS Code Subheading

Machine-tools; punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, numerically controlled, for working metal

8462.42 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 846242

This code covers numerically controlled (NC) punching, notching, or nibbling machines for flat metal products, including those that combine punching and shearing functions, but excluding presses. These highly automated machines are critical for creating precise holes, cutouts, and complex shapes in sheet metal, widely used in HVAC, electrical enclosures, automotive, and general fabrication. Importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing industries that demand high precision, speed, and flexibility in sheet metal processing. Exporters are often nations with strong machine tool R&D and production capabilities. Key features include multi-tool turrets, automatic sheet loading/unloading, and sophisticated CAD/CAM integration, enabling rapid prototyping and high-volume production.

Products Under This Code

CNC Turret Punch Presses, NC Punching Machines, CNC Nibbling Machines, Automated Punch-Shear Combination Machines, Laser-Punch Combination Systems, CNC Notching Machines, Robotic Punching Cells

Real World Examples

Amada EMK Series Turret Punch Presses, Trumpf TruPunch Series, LVD Strippit P Series, Finn-Power EBe Express Bender, Prima Power Combi Genius

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 846249 (non-NC punching/notching machines) due to the similar function but differing levels of automation. It can also be mistaken for 846233 (NC shearing machines) if the punching/notching aspect is overlooked.

Products Classified Under 8462.42

CNC punching machineCNC notching machineCNC punch shear

Related Codes

8462.11 Machine-tools; forging and die-forging machines (including presses), closed die forging machines, for working metal 8462.19 Machine-tools; hot forming machines, hot hammers, for working metal 8462.22 Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled 8462.23 Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled press brakes 8462.24 Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled panel benders 8462.25 Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled roll forming machines 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) 8462.29 Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes), for working metal, numerically controlled n.e.c. in item 84.62.2 8462.32 Machine-tools; slitting lines and cut-to-length lines, for working metal 8462.33 Machine-tools; shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, numerically controlled, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China, USA, and Germany are major importers, while Japan, Germany, and Italy are leading exporters of these advanced NC machines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 846242?

HS code 846242 covers: Machine-tools; punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, numerically controlled, for working metal. This code covers numerically controlled (NC) punching, notching, or nibbling machines for flat metal products, including those that combine punching and shearing functions, but excluding presses. These highly automated machines are critical for creating precise holes, cutouts, and complex shapes in sheet metal, widely used in HVAC, electrical enclosures, automotive, and general fabrication. Importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing industries that demand high precision, speed, and flexibility in sheet metal processing. Exporters are often nations with strong machine tool R&D and production capabilities. Key features include multi-tool turrets, automatic sheet loading/unloading, and sophisticated CAD/CAM integration, enabling rapid prototyping and high-volume production.

What products fall under HS code 846242?

CNC Turret Punch Presses, NC Punching Machines, CNC Nibbling Machines, Automated Punch-Shear Combination Machines, Laser-Punch Combination Systems, CNC Notching Machines, Robotic Punching Cells

What are common misclassifications for HS code 846242?

Often confused with 846249 (non-NC punching/notching machines) due to the similar function but differing levels of automation. It can also be mistaken for 846233 (NC shearing machines) if the punching/notching aspect is overlooked.

How is HS code 846242 structured?

HS code 846242 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 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.