Product classification
HS code for CNC panel bender: 8462.24
Machine-tools, bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled panel benders.
Classification of CNC panel bender under HS 8462.24
The CNC panel bender is classified under HS code 846224. This classification is determined by the machine's primary function as a machine-tool for working metal by bending, folding, or flattening. Specifically, the 8462 heading covers machine tools for forging, hammering, or die-stamping; bending, folding, straightening, or flattening machines. The subheading 8462.24 is reserved for numerically controlled (CNC) panel benders. These machines differ from traditional press brakes because they utilize a folding blade mechanism where the sheet metal is held stationary by a holder while the bending blade moves to create the fold. This specific mechanical operation, combined with the numerical control system, necessitates its placement under this specific six-digit code according to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6.
- Covers
- Automatic CNC panel bending centers
- Servo-electric numerically controlled panel benders
- Hydraulic CNC folding machines for metal panels
- Flexible bending cells with numerical control
- Also under 8462.24
- Salvagnini P4 Panel Benders
- Prima Power Express Bender
- RAS Reinhardt Panel Benders
- Faccin Panel Benders
- Euromac Panel Benders
Codes often confused with 8462.24
Common mistake. CNC panel benders are frequently misclassified under HS code 846223, which is designated for CNC press brakes. While both machines perform bending operations, the mechanical method of bending is distinct; press brakes use a punch and die system, whereas panel benders use folding blades. Another common error is using 846222, which is for non-numerically controlled bending machines. Importers must ensure the 'numerically controlled' aspect is documented to justify 846224.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846224 (the code used for CNC panel bender), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846224 (the code used for CNC panel bender) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 35% 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 846224, not only CNC panel bender.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $130M 35% of world exports
- 2 Italy $74M 20% of world exports
- 3 Germany $67M 18% of world exports
World total: $374M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $43M 17% of world imports
- 2 Italy $23M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $15M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $253M 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 code for CNC panel bender
Brazil classifies CNC panel bender under NCM 8462.24.00: HS 8462.24 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about CNC panel bender
What is the HS code for CNC panel bender?
The HS code for CNC panel bender is 846224 (Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled panel benders). The international HS code for a CNC panel bender is 846224, which covers numerically controlled panel benders for metalworking.
How do I classify CNC panel bender for customs?
CNC panel bender is classified under HS code 846224 — Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled panel benders. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does 846224 differ from 846223?
HS code 846224 is specific to panel benders (folding action), while 846223 is specific to press brakes (pressing action with punch and die).
Which countries are the top exporters of CNC panel bender (HS 846224)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846224 (the code used for CNC panel bender) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($130M, 35% of world exports), Italy ($74M) and Germany ($67M). World exports came to about $374M, 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 panel bender (HS 846224)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846224 (the code used for CNC panel bender) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($43M, 17% of world imports), Italy ($23M) and Türkiye ($15M). World imports came to about $253M, 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 panel bender the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846224 for CNC panel bender 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 panel bender in Brazil?
In Brazil, CNC panel bender (HS 846224) is classified under NCM 8462.24.00.