Product classification
HS code for CNC press brake: 8462.23
Machine-tools, bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled press brakes.
Classification of CNC press brake under HS 8462.23
The CNC press brake is classified under HS code 846223. This classification falls within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8462 specifically addresses machine-tools for working metal. The subheading 8462.23 is dedicated to numerically controlled press brakes. These machines are characterized by their use of a vertical pressing motion where a punch forces the metal sheet into a V-shaped or U-shaped die. The 'numerically controlled' (CNC) designation indicates that the machine's movements, including the backgauge and ram depth, are controlled by a computer system to ensure high precision and repeatability in industrial manufacturing environments.
- Covers
- CNC hydraulic press brakes
- Electric CNC press brakes
- Multi-axis numerically controlled bending presses
- Tandem CNC press brake systems
- Also under 8462.23
- Trumpf TruBend Series
- Amada HG/HFE Series
- Bystronic Xpert/Xact Series
- LVD Easy-Form Series
- SafanDarley E-Brake
Codes often confused with 8462.23
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 846229, which is used for bending or folding machines that are not numerically controlled (manual or mechanical brakes). Additionally, 846224 (panel benders) is often confused with 846223; however, the distinction lies in the tooling and bending motion. Using the code for 'other' metalworking machines (8463) is also an error, as press brakes are explicitly named under the 8462 heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846223 (the code used for CNC press brake), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846223 (the code used for CNC press brake) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 846223, not only CNC press brake.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $332M 31% of world exports
- 2 Austria $194M 18% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $100M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $135M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $74M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Italy $68M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $925M 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 press brake
Brazil classifies CNC press brake under NCM 8462.23.00: HS 8462.23 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about CNC press brake
What is the HS code for CNC press brake?
The HS code for CNC press brake is 846223 (Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled press brakes). The HS code for a CNC press brake is 846223, covering numerically controlled bending and folding machines for metal.
How do I classify CNC press brake for customs?
CNC press brake is classified under HS code 846223 — Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled press brakes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a manual press brake under the same code?
No, manual or non-CNC press brakes are classified under HS code 846229, as they lack numerical control systems.
Which countries are the top exporters of CNC press brake (HS 846223)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846223 (the code used for CNC press brake) in UN Comtrade data were China ($332M, 31% of world exports), Austria ($194M) and Türkiye ($100M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of CNC press brake (HS 846223)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846223 (the code used for CNC press brake) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($135M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($74M) and Italy ($68M). World imports came to about $925M, 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 press brake the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846223 for CNC press brake 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 press brake in Brazil?
In Brazil, CNC press brake (HS 846223) is classified under NCM 8462.23.00.