Product classification
HS code for CNC punching machine: 8462.42
Machine-tools, punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, numerically controlled, for working metal.
Classification of CNC punching machine under HS 8462.42
A CNC punching machine is classified under HS code 846242 due to its primary function as a machine-tool designed for punching, notching, or nibbling operations on flat metal products. The "numerically controlled" aspect is a critical determinant, distinguishing it from manually operated or non-CNC variants. This code specifically covers machines that create holes or cutouts in sheet metal through a punching action, often utilizing a turret with multiple tools. The description also includes combined punching and shearing machines, provided their primary function aligns with punching operations on flat products. The classification reflects the machine's advanced automation and precision capabilities in metal fabrication.
- Covers
- CNC turret punch presses
- CNC single-station punching machines
- CNC notching machines for flat products
- CNC nibbling machines for metal sheets
- Combined CNC punching and shearing machines (where punching is primary)
- Also under 8462.42
- Amada EMK Series Turret Punch Presses
- Trumpf TruPunch Series
- LVD Strippit P Series
- Finn-Power EBe Express Bender
- Prima Power Combi Genius
Codes often confused with 8462.42
Common mistake. Common misclassifications often occur with HS 846249, which covers other punching, notching, or nibbling machines that are not numerically controlled. The key differentiator for 846242 is the "numerically controlled" feature. Another point of confusion can be with HS 846233, which pertains to CNC shearing machines. While combined punching and shearing machines are included in 846242, a standalone CNC shearing machine for flat products is classified under 846233, as its primary function is shearing, not punching. Machines primarily designed for bending or forming, such as those under HS 846225, are also distinct, as punching involves material removal rather than deformation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846242 (the code used for CNC punching machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846242 (the code used for CNC punching machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world imports. Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 846242, not only CNC punching machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $252M 26% of world exports
- 2 China $219M 22% of world exports
- 3 Japan $157M 16% of world exports
World total: $975M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $145M 19% of world imports
- 2 China $58M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $43M 5.7% of world imports
Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $749M 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 punching machine
Brazil classifies CNC punching machine under NCM 8462.42.00: HS 8462.42 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about CNC punching machine
What is the HS code for CNC punching machine?
The HS code for CNC punching machine is 846242 (Machine-tools; punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, numerically controlled, for working metal). The HS code for a CNC punching machine is 846242.
How do I classify CNC punching machine for customs?
CNC punching machine is classified under HS code 846242 — Machine-tools; punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, numerically controlled, for working metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What distinguishes HS 846242 from other punching machine codes?
HS 846242 specifically covers numerically controlled punching, notching, or nibbling machine-tools for flat products, including combined punching and shearing machines. The "numerically controlled" feature is the primary distinction from non-CNC variants.
Which countries are the top exporters of CNC punching machine (HS 846242)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846242 (the code used for CNC punching machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($252M, 26% of world exports), China ($219M) and Japan ($157M). World exports came to about $975M, 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 punching machine (HS 846242)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846242 (the code used for CNC punching machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($145M, 19% of world imports), China ($58M) and Mexico ($43M). World imports came to about $749M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for CNC punching machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846242 for CNC punching 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 punching machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, CNC punching machine (HS 846242) is classified under NCM 8462.42.00.