HS Code Subheading

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

8462.49 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 846249

This category includes non-numerically controlled (non-NC) punching, notching, or nibbling machines for flat metal products, including combined punching and shearing machines, but excluding presses. These machines are commonly used in workshops, small to medium-sized fabrication shops, and educational institutions where manual or semi-automatic operation is sufficient. They are essential for creating holes, cutouts, and basic shapes in sheet metal. Importers are often countries with developing industrial bases or those requiring more economical and less complex metalworking solutions. Exporters typically include countries with established machine tool manufacturing, offering robust and reliable conventional machines. Key considerations include tooling flexibility, ease of setup, operator safety, and their versatility for various fabrication tasks.

Products Under This Code

Manual Punching Machines, Hydraulic Notching Machines, Ironworkers (for punching/shearing), Mechanical Nibbling Machines, Hand-Operated Punch Presses, Universal Punching Machines, Combined Punch and Shear Machines

Real World Examples

Piranha Ironworkers, Edwards Ironworkers, Scotchman Ironworkers, Baileigh Industrial Punching Machines, Geka Ironworkers

Common Misclassification

Frequently confused with 846242 (NC punching/notching machines) due to similar function but lacking numerical control. It can also be mistaken for 846239 (non-NC shearing machines) if the punching/notching capability is overlooked.

Products Classified Under 8462.49

Metal punching machineNotching machineNibbling machine

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

India, Mexico, and Brazil are significant importers, with China, Turkey, and Taiwan being key exporters of these conventional metalworking machines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 846249?

HS code 846249 covers: Machine-tools; punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, other than numerically controlled, for working metal. This category includes non-numerically controlled (non-NC) punching, notching, or nibbling machines for flat metal products, including combined punching and shearing machines, but excluding presses. These machines are commonly used in workshops, small to medium-sized fabrication shops, and educational institutions where manual or semi-automatic operation is sufficient. They are essential for creating holes, cutouts, and basic shapes in sheet metal. Importers are often countries with developing industrial bases or those requiring more economical and less complex metalworking solutions. Exporters typically include countries with established machine tool manufacturing, offering robust and reliable conventional machines. Key considerations include tooling flexibility, ease of setup, operator safety, and their versatility for various fabrication tasks.

What products fall under HS code 846249?

Manual Punching Machines, Hydraulic Notching Machines, Ironworkers (for punching/shearing), Mechanical Nibbling Machines, Hand-Operated Punch Presses, Universal Punching Machines, Combined Punch and Shear Machines

What are common misclassifications for HS code 846249?

Frequently confused with 846242 (NC punching/notching machines) due to similar function but lacking numerical control. It can also be mistaken for 846239 (non-NC shearing machines) if the punching/notching capability is overlooked.

How is HS code 846249 structured?

HS code 846249 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.