Product classification
HS code for Bar processing machine: 8462.59
Machine-tools, for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), for working metal, not numerically controlled.
Classification of bar processing machine under HS 8462.59
Bar processing machines that are not numerically controlled are classified under HS code 846259. This code covers machine-tools for working metal bars, tubes, pipes, and hollow sections through processes such as bending, folding, straightening, or flattening. The classification is based on the machine's primary function of deforming metal without removing material (unlike lathes or milling machines). Under the Harmonized System, heading 8462 specifically addresses machines that change the shape of metal through mechanical force. The sub-heading 846259 is used for machines that lack a Numerical Control (NC) or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) system, meaning they are operated manually or through simple mechanical stops and cams. This distinction is critical for customs valuation and regulatory compliance, as NC machines (846251) often face different tariff rates and export controls.
- Covers
- Manual bar bending machines
- Mechanical bar straightening presses
- Hydraulic pipe and bar folders (non-CNC)
- Universal metal workers for bar sectioning
- Hand-operated bar flattening tools
- Also under 8462.59
- Ercolina Tube Benders
- Baileigh Industrial Pipe Benders
- BendPak Tube Benders
- Ridgid Pipe Benders
- Promau Section Benders
Codes often confused with 8462.59
Common mistake. A common misclassification is HS code 846251, which is specifically for numerically controlled (NC/CNC) machines. If the machine has a programmable logic controller (PLC) that manages the geometry of the bend, it must be moved to 846251. Another error involves HS code 8461, which covers machines that remove metal by sawing or filing. If the bar processing machine cuts the bar using a saw blade rather than shearing or bending it, 8461 is more appropriate. Furthermore, simple hand tools for bars are classified in Chapter 82, not Chapter 84.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846259 (the code used for bar processing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846259 (the code used for bar processing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 8.9% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 846259, not only bar processing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $56M 34% of world exports
- 2 Italy $29M 18% of world exports
- 3 Germany $25M 15% of world exports
World total: $163M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $16M 8.9% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $11M 6.0% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$10M 5.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $178M 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 bar processing machine
Brazil classifies bar processing machine under NCM 8462.59.00: HS 8462.59 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bar processing machine
What is the HS code for Bar processing machine?
The HS code for Bar processing machine is 846259 (Machine-tools; for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), for working metal, not numerically controlled). The HS code for a non-numerically controlled bar processing machine (bending/straightening) is 846259.
How do I classify Bar processing machine for customs?
Bar processing machine is classified under HS code 846259 — Machine-tools; for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), for working metal, not numerically controlled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 846259 and 846251?
The distinction lies in the control system; 846251 is for machines with Numerical Control (automated via computer), while 846259 is for manual or basic mechanical machines.
Which countries are the top exporters of bar processing machine (HS 846259)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846259 (the code used for bar processing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($56M, 34% of world exports), Italy ($29M) and Germany ($25M). World exports came to about $163M, 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 bar processing machine (HS 846259)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846259 (the code used for bar processing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($16M, 8.9% of world imports), Thailand ($11M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $10M). World imports came to about $178M, 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.
Is the HS code for Bar processing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846259 for Bar processing machine is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bar processing machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, bar processing machine (HS 846259) is classified under NCM 8462.59.00.