HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8466.93 – Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465; n.e.c. in heading no. 8466
HS code 8466.93 is the 6-digit subheading for parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466. It is used for machine guards, coolant pumps, lubrication systems, control panel components and hydraulic cylinders for machine tools.
What HS 8466.93 covers
This HS code serves as a residual category for parts and accessories primarily used with machine tools of headings 8456-8465, but not specifically covered by other, more precise subheadings within 8466. It encompasses a broad spectrum of components essential for the functionality, safety, and maintenance of various metalworking, laser, water-jet, and other advanced manufacturing machines. This includes items like machine guards, lubrication systems, electrical control panel components, hydraulic and pneumatic parts, and specialized fixtures that don't fit into the 'tool holder' or 'work holder' categories. The trade in these goods is fundamental to the global manufacturing sector, ensuring the continuous operation, longevity, and efficiency of industrial machinery. Importers and exporters are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities and a robust industrial base, seeking to maintain and upgrade their machinery fleet.
- Covers
- Machine guards
- Coolant pumps
- Lubrication systems
- Control panel components
- Hydraulic cylinders for machine tools
- Pneumatic valves for machine tools
- Machine tool lighting
- Cable management systems
- Examples
- Siemens Sinumerik control parts
- Bosch Rexroth hydraulic components
- SKF lubrication systems
- Balluff sensors for machine tools
- Schmersal safety switches
Codes often confused with 8466.93
Common mistake. This code is often a "catch-all" and can be confused with more specific parts codes like 846610 (tool holders) or 846620 (work holders) if the item has a dual function or is not clearly defined.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 846693, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846693 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 Germany $1.4B 19% of world exports
- 2 China $886M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $762M 11% of world exports
World total: $7.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $983M 13% of world imports
- 2 China $696M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $657M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $7.6B 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 codes for 8466.93 7
Brazil splits HS 8466.93 into 7 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8466.93.1 For machines of heading 84.56Para máquinas da posição 84.56 Group
- 8466.93.11 Ultrasonic machine-tool parts and accessoriesPara máquinas da subposição 8456.20
- 8466.93.19 Laser, EDM and similar machine parts, accessoriesOutras
- 8466.93.20 Machining/transfer machine parts and accessoriesPara máquinas da posição 84.57
- 8466.93.30 Metalworking lathe parts and accessoriesPara máquinas da posição 84.58
- 8466.93.40 Metal drilling/milling machine parts, accessoriesPara máquinas da posição 84.59
- 8466.93.50 Grinding/polishing machine parts and accessoriesPara máquinas da posição 84.60
- 8466.93.60 Metal planer, gear cutter, saw parts, accessoriesPara máquinas da posição 84.61
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.66 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8466.93
What is HS code 846693?
HS code 846693 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465; n.e.c. in heading no. 8466. This HS code serves as a residual category for parts and accessories primarily used with machine tools of headings 8456-8465, but not specifically covered by other, more precise subheadings within 8466. It encompasses a broad spectrum of components essential for the functionality, safety, and maintenance of various metalworking, laser, water-jet, and other advanced manufacturing machines. This includes items like machine guards, lubrication systems, electrical control panel components, hydraulic and pneumatic parts, and specialized fixtures that don't fit into the 'tool holder' or 'work holder' categories. The trade in these goods is fundamental to the global manufacturing sector, ensuring the continuous operation, longevity, and efficiency of industrial machinery. Importers and exporters are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities and a robust industrial base, seeking to maintain and upgrade their machinery fleet.
What products fall under HS code 846693?
Machine guards, coolant pumps, lubrication systems, control panel components, hydraulic cylinders for machine tools, pneumatic valves for machine tools, machine tool lighting, cable management systems
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846693?
This code is often a "catch-all" and can be confused with more specific parts codes like 846610 (tool holders) or 846620 (work holders) if the item has a dual function or is not clearly defined.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846693?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846693 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.4B, 19% of world exports), China ($886M) and the United States ($762M). World exports came to about $7.2B, 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 846693?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846693 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($983M, 13% of world imports), China ($696M) and Germany ($657M). World imports came to about $7.6B, 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 846693 structured?
HS code 846693 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (66) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (93) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846693?
Brazil splits HS code 846693 into 7 NCM codes: 8466.93.11 (Ultrasonic machine-tool parts and accessories), 8466.93.19 (Laser, EDM and similar machine parts, accessories), 8466.93.20 (Machining/transfer machine parts and accessories), 8466.93.30 (Metalworking lathe parts and accessories), 8466.93.40 (Metal drilling/milling machine parts, accessories), 8466.93.50 (Grinding/polishing machine parts and accessories), 8466.93.60 (Metal planer, gear cutter, saw parts, accessories). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.