Product classification
HS code for CNC folding machine: 8462.22
Machine-tools, bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled.
Classification of CNC folding machine under HS 8462.22
CNC folding machines, including press brakes, are classified under HS code 8462.22. This code covers numerically controlled bending, folding, straightening, or flattening machines for flat products. The classification is determined by the machine's method of operation—forming metal through bending or folding rather than removing material—and the nature of the workpiece, which must be "flat products" such as sheet metal. The inclusion of numerical control (CNC) is the final factor that places the machine in the 8462.22 category. These machines are essential in metal fabrication for creating precise angles and shapes in sheet metal components. The CNC system controls the stroke of the ram and the position of the backgauge, ensuring high repeatability and accuracy. Under the 2022 HS updates, the 8462 heading was restructured to better distinguish between machines for flat products and those for other profiles, making 8462.22 the definitive home for CNC sheet metal folders and press brakes. This classification applies to both hydraulic and electric servo-driven folding systems.
- Covers
- CNC press brakes
- CNC sheet metal folding machines
- CNC panel benders
- CNC plate bending rolls
- CNC straightening presses for sheet metal
- Also under 8462.22
- Amada CNC Press Brakes
- Bystronic Press Brakes
- Trumpf TruBend Machines
- LVD Press Brakes
- SafanDarley Press Brakes
Codes often confused with 8462.22
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 8462.23, which is for non-numerically controlled bending/folding machines. It is also frequently mixed up with 8462.51, which covers CNC bending machines for bars and tubes. The key distinction is that 8462.22 is exclusively for "flat products" (sheets and plates), whereas 8462.51 is for non-flat profiles.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846222 (the code used for CNC folding machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846222 (the code used for CNC folding machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 846222, not only CNC folding machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $211M 40% of world exports
- 2 China $99M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $36M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $530M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $75M 17% of world imports
- 2 Canada $25M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$24M 5.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $442M 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 CNC folding machine
Brazil classifies CNC folding machine under NCM 8462.22.00: HS 8462.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about CNC folding machine
What is the HS code for CNC folding machine?
The HS code for CNC folding machine is 846222 (Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled). The HS code for a numerically controlled CNC folding machine or press brake for flat products is 8462.22.
How do I classify CNC folding machine for customs?
CNC folding machine is classified under HS code 846222 — Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are CNC punch presses included in this code?
No, CNC punching or notching machines are classified under HS code 8462.42. While they work on flat products, their function is piercing rather than folding.
Which countries are the top exporters of CNC folding machine (HS 846222)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846222 (the code used for CNC folding machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($211M, 40% of world exports), China ($99M) and Germany ($36M). World exports came to about $530M, 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 CNC folding machine (HS 846222)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846222 (the code used for CNC folding machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($75M, 17% of world imports), Canada ($25M) and Russia (about $24M). World imports came to about $442M, 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 CNC folding machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846222 for CNC folding 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 CNC folding machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, CNC folding machine (HS 846222) is classified under NCM 8462.22.00.