Product classification

HS code for CNC horizontal lathe: 8458.11

Lathes, for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled.

Classification of CNC horizontal lathe under HS 8458.11

A CNC horizontal lathe is classified under HS code 8458.11. This classification is found within Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8458 is specifically for lathes (including turning centers) for removing metal. The system further divides these lathes based on their orientation and whether they are numerically controlled. Subheading 8458.11 is designated for horizontal lathes that are numerically controlled. The horizontal orientation refers to the spindle's axis, which is the traditional configuration for most turning operations. The inclusion of "numerically controlled" indicates that the machine operates via a computer-aided system to control the movement of the cutting tools and the workpiece. This code is used for a wide range of equipment, from small precision lathes to large industrial turning centers used in automotive and aerospace manufacturing. Classification is straightforward under GRI 1 and 6, provided the machine's primary function is turning and it is equipped with a CNC unit.

Covers
  • CNC horizontal turning centers
  • Numerically controlled horizontal lathes
  • CNC engine lathes (horizontal)
  • CNC automatic chucking lathes (horizontal)
  • CNC multi-spindle horizontal lathes
Also under 8458.11
  • Mazak Quick Turn series
  • Okuma LB series
  • Haas ST series
  • Doosan Puma series
  • Mori Seiki NLX series

Codes often confused with 8458.11

Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 8458.91, which covers vertical CNC lathes. Another common error is using 8458.19, which is for horizontal lathes that are not numerically controlled (manual lathes). If the machine is designed for working wood or bone rather than metal, it would be classified under heading 8465.

8458.91Lathes; for removing metal, numerically controlled, other than horizontal lathes8458.19Lathes; for removing metal, horizontal, other than numerically controlled84.65Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials

Top exporters and importers of HS 845811 (the code used for CNC horizontal lathe), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845811 (the code used for CNC horizontal lathe) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 845811, not only CNC horizontal lathe.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Japan $1.2B
  2. 2 South Korea $720M
  3. 3 Germany $565M

World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $813M
  2. 2 Germany $390M
  3. 3 Türkiye $292M

World total: $4.4B 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 CNC horizontal lathe

Brazil splits HS 8458.11 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about CNC horizontal lathe

What is the HS code for CNC horizontal lathe?

The HS code for CNC horizontal lathe is 845811 (Lathes; for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled). The HS code for a numerically controlled horizontal lathe for removing metal is 8458.11.

How do I classify CNC horizontal lathe for customs?

CNC horizontal lathe is classified under HS code 845811 — Lathes; for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How does this differ from a CNC vertical lathe?

A CNC vertical lathe has a vertical spindle orientation and is classified under HS code 8458.91, whereas 8458.11 is strictly for horizontal configurations.

Which countries are the top exporters of CNC horizontal lathe (HS 845811)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845811 (the code used for CNC horizontal lathe) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.2B, 25% of world exports), South Korea ($720M) and Germany ($565M). World exports came to about $4.7B, 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 horizontal lathe (HS 845811)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 845811 (the code used for CNC horizontal lathe) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($813M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($390M) and Türkiye ($292M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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 horizontal lathe the same in all countries?

The base HS code 845811 for CNC horizontal lathe 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 horizontal lathe in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 845811 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for CNC horizontal lathe depends on the product's details: 8458.11.10 (CNC horizontal turret lathes), 8458.11.91 (CNC horizontal lathes, 6 or more spindles), 8458.11.99 (Other CNC horizontal lathes).