HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8462.49 – 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
HS code 8462.49 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for manual Punching Machines, hydraulic Notching Machines, ironworkers (for punching/shearing), mechanical Nibbling Machines and hand-Operated Punch Presses.
What HS 8462.49 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Piranha Ironworkers
- Edwards Ironworkers
- Scotchman Ironworkers
- Baileigh Industrial Punching Machines
- Geka Ironworkers
Codes often confused with 8462.49
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846249, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846249 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, 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 China $102M 45% of world exports
- 2 United States $29M 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $12M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $227M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $50M 17% of world imports
- 2 United States $39M 14% of world imports
- 3 China $23M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $288M 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 8462.49
Brazil does not split HS 8462.49: its NCM code is 8462.49.00.
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 8462.49
What is HS code 846249?
HS code 846249 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846249?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846249 in UN Comtrade data were China ($102M, 45% of world exports), the United States ($29M) and Italy ($12M). World exports came to about $227M, 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 846249?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846249 in UN Comtrade data were India ($50M, 17% of world imports), the United States ($39M) and China ($23M). World imports came to about $288M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846249?
In Brazil, HS code 846249 is NCM 8462.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.