HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8466.94 – Machine-tools; parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466

HS code 8466.94 is the 6-digit subheading for machine-tools, parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466. It is used for press brake dies, punching machine punches, forging machine molds, rolling mill rolls and sheet metal shear blades.

What HS 8466.94 covers

This HS code specifically covers parts and accessories for machine tools that work metal by forging, hammering, pressing, bending, shearing, punching, or other deformation methods (heading 8462), and for machine tools that work metal or metal carbides without removing material (heading 8463), such as drawing, rolling, or thread rolling machines. These components are vital for maintaining and upgrading heavy industrial machinery used extensively in the automotive, construction, and general metal fabrication industries. Examples include specialized dies, punches, press brake components, and rolling mill rolls. Trade in these goods is dominated by countries with strong heavy industries and advanced metal processing capabilities. Key aspects for trade include the durability of materials, precision engineering, and the ability to withstand immense forces and repetitive operations, ensuring the efficiency and longevity of metal forming and non-cutting metalworking processes.

Covers
  • Press brake dies
  • Punching machine punches
  • Forging machine molds
  • Rolling mill rolls
  • Sheet metal shear blades
  • Hydraulic press cylinders
  • Bending machine tooling
  • Thread rolling dies
Examples
  • Amada press brake tooling
  • Trumpf punching tools
  • Schuler press parts
  • SMS Group rolling mill components
  • Vargus thread rolling dies

Codes often confused with 8466.94

Common mistake. Can be confused with 846693 (general parts for 8456-8465) if the specific application to 8462 or 8463 machines is not clearly stated, or with the finished tools themselves (e.g., 8207 for interchangeable tools).

8466.93Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465; n.e.c. in heading no. 846684.56Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam, or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines84.65Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials84.62Machine-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,84.63Machine-tools; n.e.c. for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets without removing material82.07Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools

Top exporters and importers of HS code 846694, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 846694 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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. 1 Germany $468M
  2. 2 Italy $466M
  3. 3 China $423M

World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $596M
  2. 2 Germany $324M
  3. 3 Mexico $222M

World total: $4.1B 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 codes for 8466.94 3

Brazil splits HS 8466.94 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 8466.94.10 Forging and hot-forming machine parts, accessoriesPara máquinas das subposições 8462.11 ou 8462.19
  2. 8466.94.20 Sheet bending/folding machine parts, accessoriesPara máquinas das subposições 8462.22 a 8462.29
  3. 8466.94.90 Other metal-forming machine parts and accessoriesOutras

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 8466.94

What is HS code 846694?

HS code 846694 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machine-tools; parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466. This HS code specifically covers parts and accessories for machine tools that work metal by forging, hammering, pressing, bending, shearing, punching, or other deformation methods (heading 8462), and for machine tools that work metal or metal carbides without removing material (heading 8463), such as drawing, rolling, or thread rolling machines. These components are vital for maintaining and upgrading heavy industrial machinery used extensively in the automotive, construction, and general metal fabrication industries. Examples include specialized dies, punches, press brake components, and rolling mill rolls. Trade in these goods is dominated by countries with strong heavy industries and advanced metal processing capabilities. Key aspects for trade include the durability of materials, precision engineering, and the ability to withstand immense forces and repetitive operations, ensuring the efficiency and longevity of metal forming and non-cutting metalworking processes.

What products fall under HS code 846694?

Press brake dies, punching machine punches, forging machine molds, rolling mill rolls, sheet metal shear blades, hydraulic press cylinders, bending machine tooling, thread rolling dies

What are common misclassifications for HS code 846694?

Can be confused with 846693 (general parts for 8456-8465) if the specific application to 8462 or 8463 machines is not clearly stated, or with the finished tools themselves (e.g., 8207 for interchangeable tools).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 846694?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 846694 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($468M, 12% of world exports), Italy ($466M) and China ($423M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 846694?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 846694 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($596M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($324M) and Mexico ($222M). World imports came to about $4.1B, 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 846694 structured?

HS code 846694 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 (94) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 846694?

Brazil splits HS code 846694 into 3 NCM codes: 8466.94.10 (Forging and hot-forming machine parts, accessories), 8466.94.20 (Sheet bending/folding machine parts, accessories), 8466.94.90 (Other metal-forming machine parts and accessories). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.