HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8462.59 – Machine-tools; for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), for working metal, not numerically controlled

HS code 8462.59 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), for working metal, not numerically controlled. It is used for manual Tube Benders, hydraulic Pipe Bending Machines, mechanical Bar Benders, abrasive Saw Cut-off Machines and roll Benders for Profiles.

What HS 8462.59 covers

This category includes non-numerically controlled (non-NC) machine tools for working tube, pipe, hollow sections, and bar, excluding presses. These machines are essential for bending, cutting, and forming metal profiles in workshops, small to medium-sized fabrication facilities, and construction sites where manual or semi-automatic operation is sufficient. They are widely used in general fabrication, plumbing, structural steelwork, and custom manufacturing. Importers are often countries with developing industrial bases or those requiring more economical and less complex metalworking solutions for tubular and bar stock. Exporters typically include countries with established machine tool manufacturing, offering robust and reliable conventional machines. Key considerations include versatility, ease of use, durability, and the ability to handle various material sizes and shapes.

Covers
  • Manual Tube Benders
  • Hydraulic Pipe Bending Machines
  • Mechanical Bar Benders
  • Abrasive Saw Cut-off Machines
  • Roll Benders for Profiles
  • Section Bending Machines
  • Ring Rolling Machines
Examples
  • Ercolina Tube Benders
  • Baileigh Industrial Pipe Benders
  • BendPak Tube Benders
  • Ridgid Pipe Benders
  • Promau Section Benders

Codes often confused with 8462.59

Common mistake. Frequently confused with 846251 (NC machines for tube/pipe/bar) due to similar application but lacking numerical control. It can also be mistaken for 846229 (NC bending machines for flat products) if the "tube/pipe/bar" distinction is missed.

8462.51Machine-tools; for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), for working metal, numerically controlled8462.29Machine-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 846259, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846259 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 8.9% 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 China $56M
  2. 2 Italy $29M
  3. 3 Germany $25M

World total: $163M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Mexico $16M
  2. 2 Thailand $11M
  3. 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$10M

World total: $178M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 8462.59

Brazil does not split HS 8462.59: its NCM code is 8462.59.00.

  1. 8462.59.00 Non-CNC tube, pipe, section and bar machinesOutras

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 8462.59

What is HS code 846259?

HS code 846259 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), for working metal, not numerically controlled. This category includes non-numerically controlled (non-NC) machine tools for working tube, pipe, hollow sections, and bar, excluding presses. These machines are essential for bending, cutting, and forming metal profiles in workshops, small to medium-sized fabrication facilities, and construction sites where manual or semi-automatic operation is sufficient. They are widely used in general fabrication, plumbing, structural steelwork, and custom manufacturing. Importers are often countries with developing industrial bases or those requiring more economical and less complex metalworking solutions for tubular and bar stock. Exporters typically include countries with established machine tool manufacturing, offering robust and reliable conventional machines. Key considerations include versatility, ease of use, durability, and the ability to handle various material sizes and shapes.

What products fall under HS code 846259?

Manual Tube Benders, Hydraulic Pipe Bending Machines, Mechanical Bar Benders, Abrasive Saw Cut-off Machines, Roll Benders for Profiles, Section Bending Machines, Ring Rolling Machines

What are common misclassifications for HS code 846259?

Frequently confused with 846251 (NC machines for tube/pipe/bar) due to similar application but lacking numerical control. It can also be mistaken for 846229 (NC bending machines for flat products) if the "tube/pipe/bar" distinction is missed.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846259?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846259 in UN Comtrade data were China ($56M, 34% of world exports), Italy ($29M) and Germany ($25M). World exports came to about $163M, 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 846259?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846259 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($16M, 8.9% of world imports), Thailand ($11M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $10M). World imports came to about $178M, 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 846259 structured?

HS code 846259 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 (59) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846259?

In Brazil, HS code 846259 is NCM 8462.59.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.