HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8462.90 – Machine-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 8462
HS code 8462.90 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-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 8462. It is used for hydraulic press brakes, mechanical shears, CNC punching machines, forging presses and plate bending rolls.
What HS 8462.90 covers
This broad HS code encompasses a wide array of metalworking machine tools, including presses, that perform operations like forging, hammering, bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching, or nibbling metal, and are not specified elsewhere in heading 8462. These machines are fundamental to general metal fabrication, sheet metal work, and heavy industry, used in sectors from construction to automotive. They are essential for shaping raw metal into components and finished products. Major exporters are industrial powerhouses like China, Germany, and Italy, while importers are countries developing or expanding their manufacturing infrastructure, seeking versatile metal processing capabilities.
- Covers
- Hydraulic press brakes
- Mechanical shears
- CNC punching machines
- Forging presses
- Plate bending rolls
- Ironworkers
- Notching machines
- Tube bending machines
- Examples
- Amada press brakes
- Trumpf punching machines
- Bystronic bending machines
- Faccin plate rolls
- Ercolina tube benders
Codes often confused with 8462.90
Common mistake. As a 'not elsewhere specified' code, it's frequently confused with more specific press categories like 846262 or 846263 if the machine performs a pressing function, or with other metalworking machines in 8463 if it doesn't remove material.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846290 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, 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 $144M 15% of world exports
- 2 Italy $135M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $124M 13% of world exports
World total: $957M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $157M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $114M 10% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $111M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 8462.90
Brazil does not split HS 8462.90: its NCM code is 8462.90.00.
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 8462.90
What is HS code 846290?
HS code 846290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-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 8462. This broad HS code encompasses a wide array of metalworking machine tools, including presses, that perform operations like forging, hammering, bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching, or nibbling metal, and are not specified elsewhere in heading 8462. These machines are fundamental to general metal fabrication, sheet metal work, and heavy industry, used in sectors from construction to automotive. They are essential for shaping raw metal into components and finished products. Major exporters are industrial powerhouses like China, Germany, and Italy, while importers are countries developing or expanding their manufacturing infrastructure, seeking versatile metal processing capabilities.
What products fall under HS code 846290?
Hydraulic press brakes, mechanical shears, CNC punching machines, forging presses, plate bending rolls, ironworkers, notching machines, tube bending machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846290?
As a 'not elsewhere specified' code, it's frequently confused with more specific press categories like 846262 or 846263 if the machine performs a pressing function, or with other metalworking machines in 8463 if it doesn't remove material.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846290 in UN Comtrade data were China ($144M, 15% of world exports), Italy ($135M) and Germany ($124M). World exports came to about $957M, 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 846290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846290 in UN Comtrade data were India ($157M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($114M) and Türkiye ($111M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 846290 structured?
HS code 846290 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846290?
In Brazil, HS code 846290 is NCM 8462.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.