HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8462.62 – Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, mechanical presses

HS code 8462.62 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, cold metal working presses, mechanical presses. It is used for stamping presses, forming presses, blanking presses, coining presses and deep drawing presses.

What HS 8462.62 covers

This HS code covers mechanical presses used for cold working metal, a fundamental process in modern manufacturing. These machines apply force through a mechanical linkage to stamp, form, or blank metal sheets and parts without heating the material. They are indispensable in industries like automotive, appliance manufacturing, and electronics for producing high volumes of consistent components. Major exporters are industrialized nations with strong machinery sectors, such as Germany, Japan, and China, while importers include countries with expanding manufacturing bases, like Mexico, India, and various Southeast Asian nations. Key considerations in trade involve press tonnage, automation levels, and the precision capabilities required for specific applications.

Covers
  • Stamping presses
  • Forming presses
  • Blanking presses
  • Coining presses
  • Deep drawing presses
  • Transfer presses
  • High-speed mechanical presses
Examples
  • Schuler mechanical presses
  • AIDA stamping presses
  • Komatsu mechanical presses
  • Seyi mechanical presses

Codes often confused with 8462.62

Common mistake. These are often confused with hydraulic presses (which would fall under a different 8462.6x code if specified, or 8462.90) due to similar functions, but their mechanical drive system is the distinguishing factor. They can also be mistaken for servo-presses (846263).

84.62Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,8462.90Machine-tools; (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-forging, for bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling metal, n.e.c. in heading 84628462.63Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, servo-presses

Top exporters and importers of HS code 846262, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846262 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 11% of world imports. Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $495M
  2. 2 Japan $211M
  3. 3 South Korea $138M

World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$138M
  2. 2 China $131M
  3. 3 Mexico $101M

Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.

World total: $1.2B 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 8462.62

Brazil does not split HS 8462.62: its NCM code is 8462.62.00.

  1. 8462.62.00 Mechanical cold metal-working pressesPrensas mecânicas

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 8462.62

What is HS code 846262?

HS code 846262 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, mechanical presses. This HS code covers mechanical presses used for cold working metal, a fundamental process in modern manufacturing. These machines apply force through a mechanical linkage to stamp, form, or blank metal sheets and parts without heating the material. They are indispensable in industries like automotive, appliance manufacturing, and electronics for producing high volumes of consistent components. Major exporters are industrialized nations with strong machinery sectors, such as Germany, Japan, and China, while importers include countries with expanding manufacturing bases, like Mexico, India, and various Southeast Asian nations. Key considerations in trade involve press tonnage, automation levels, and the precision capabilities required for specific applications.

What products fall under HS code 846262?

Stamping presses, forming presses, blanking presses, coining presses, deep drawing presses, transfer presses, high-speed mechanical presses

What are common misclassifications for HS code 846262?

These are often confused with hydraulic presses (which would fall under a different 8462.6x code if specified, or 8462.90) due to similar functions, but their mechanical drive system is the distinguishing factor. They can also be mistaken for servo-presses (846263).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846262?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846262 in UN Comtrade data were China ($495M, 35% of world exports), Japan ($211M) and South Korea ($138M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 846262?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846262 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $138M, 11% of world imports), China ($131M) and Mexico ($101M). World imports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.

How is HS code 846262 structured?

HS code 846262 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 (62) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846262?

In Brazil, HS code 846262 is NCM 8462.62.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.