HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8463.30 – Machine-tools; machines for working wire, without removing material

HS code 8463.30 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, machines for working wire, without removing material. It is used for CNC wire bending machines, spring coiling machines, wire straightening and cutting machines, wire forming machines and mesh welding machines.

What HS 8463.30 covers

This HS code covers a diverse range of machine tools specifically designed for working wire without removing material. This includes machines for bending, straightening, coiling, forming, and shaping wire into various products like springs, clips, mesh, or complex components. These machines are crucial for industries such as automotive, electronics, construction, and consumer goods, where wire is a primary raw material. Exporters are typically nations with strong industrial machinery sectors, such as Germany, Japan, and China, and importers are manufacturers needing to process wire into finished or semi-finished products for their respective markets.

Covers
  • CNC wire bending machines
  • Spring coiling machines
  • Wire straightening and cutting machines
  • Wire forming machines
  • Mesh welding machines
  • Wire weaving machines
  • Wire drawing machines (some types)
Examples
  • Wafios wire bending machines
  • Itaya spring formers
  • Shinko spring machines
  • AIM wire formers
  • Gabella wire machines

Codes often confused with 8463.30

Common mistake. Can be confused with general metal forming machines under 8462 if the specific 'wire' aspect is overlooked, or with other non-material-removing machines under 846390 if not clearly identifiable as a wire-working machine.

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,8463.90Machine-tools; for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, n.e.c. in heading no. 8463

Top exporters and importers of HS code 846330, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846330 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 8.0% of its exports here ($2.2M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $206M
  2. 2 Italy $104M
  3. 3 Japan $28M

Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 8.0% of its exports here ($2.2M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.

World total: $500M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $113M
  2. 2 Saudi Arabia $29M
  3. 3 India $29M

World total: $594M 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 8463.30

Brazil does not split HS 8463.30: its NCM code is 8463.30.00.

  1. 8463.30.00 Metal wire working machinesMáquinas para trabalhar arames e fios de metal

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.63 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8463.30

What is HS code 846330?

HS code 846330 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; machines for working wire, without removing material. This HS code covers a diverse range of machine tools specifically designed for working wire without removing material. This includes machines for bending, straightening, coiling, forming, and shaping wire into various products like springs, clips, mesh, or complex components. These machines are crucial for industries such as automotive, electronics, construction, and consumer goods, where wire is a primary raw material. Exporters are typically nations with strong industrial machinery sectors, such as Germany, Japan, and China, and importers are manufacturers needing to process wire into finished or semi-finished products for their respective markets.

What products fall under HS code 846330?

CNC wire bending machines, spring coiling machines, wire straightening and cutting machines, wire forming machines, mesh welding machines, wire weaving machines, wire drawing machines (some types)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 846330?

Can be confused with general metal forming machines under 8462 if the specific 'wire' aspect is overlooked, or with other non-material-removing machines under 846390 if not clearly identifiable as a wire-working machine.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846330?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846330 in UN Comtrade data were China ($206M, 41% of world exports), Italy ($104M) and Japan ($28M). World exports came to about $500M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 8.0% of its exports here ($2.2M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 846330?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846330 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($113M, 19% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($29M) and India ($29M). World imports came to about $594M, 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 846330 structured?

HS code 846330 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (63) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846330?

In Brazil, HS code 846330 is NCM 8463.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.