HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8462.61 – Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, hydraulic presses
HS code 8462.61 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, cold metal working presses, hydraulic presses. It is used for hydraulic Stamping Presses, deep Drawing Presses, hydraulic Forming Presses, coining Presses and blanking Presses.
What HS 8462.61 covers
This HS code specifically covers hydraulic presses used for cold metal working. These powerful machines apply immense force to shape, form, stamp, or assemble metal components without heating the material to its recrystallization temperature. They are indispensable in a vast array of industries, including automotive, appliance manufacturing, aerospace, and general metal stamping and forming. Importers are typically countries with robust manufacturing sectors that require high-tonnage, precise forming capabilities. Exporters are often nations with advanced heavy machinery and automation industries. Key characteristics include tonnage capacity, bed size, stroke length, and the ability to perform deep drawing, blanking, or coining operations with high efficiency and accuracy.
- Covers
- Hydraulic Stamping Presses
- Deep Drawing Presses
- Hydraulic Forming Presses
- Coining Presses
- Blanking Presses
- Assembly Presses
- Straightening Presses
- Examples
- Schuler Hydraulic Presses
- Aida Hydraulic Presses
- Seyi Hydraulic Presses
- Macrodyne Hydraulic Presses
- Beckwood Hydraulic Presses
Codes often confused with 8462.61
Common mistake. Often confused with other types of presses, such as mechanical presses (classified under 846262) or forging presses (846210), due to similar functions but different power mechanisms or working temperatures.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846261, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846261 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 $272M 32% of world exports
- 2 Italy $110M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $86M 10% of world exports
World total: $858M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $119M 14% of world imports
- 2 India $83M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $55M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $842M 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 8462.61
Brazil does not split HS 8462.61: its NCM code is 8462.61.00.
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 8462.61
What is HS code 846261?
HS code 846261 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, hydraulic presses. This HS code specifically covers hydraulic presses used for cold metal working. These powerful machines apply immense force to shape, form, stamp, or assemble metal components without heating the material to its recrystallization temperature. They are indispensable in a vast array of industries, including automotive, appliance manufacturing, aerospace, and general metal stamping and forming. Importers are typically countries with robust manufacturing sectors that require high-tonnage, precise forming capabilities. Exporters are often nations with advanced heavy machinery and automation industries. Key characteristics include tonnage capacity, bed size, stroke length, and the ability to perform deep drawing, blanking, or coining operations with high efficiency and accuracy.
What products fall under HS code 846261?
Hydraulic Stamping Presses, Deep Drawing Presses, Hydraulic Forming Presses, Coining Presses, Blanking Presses, Assembly Presses, Straightening Presses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846261?
Often confused with other types of presses, such as mechanical presses (classified under 846262) or forging presses (846210), due to similar functions but different power mechanisms or working temperatures.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846261?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846261 in UN Comtrade data were China ($272M, 32% of world exports), Italy ($110M) and Germany ($86M). World exports came to about $858M, 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 846261?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846261 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($119M, 14% of world imports), India ($83M) and Mexico ($55M). World imports came to about $842M, 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 846261 structured?
HS code 846261 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 (61) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846261?
In Brazil, HS code 846261 is NCM 8462.61.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.