Product classification
HS code for CNC roll forming machine: 8462.25
Machine-tools, bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled roll forming machines.
Classification of CNC roll forming machine under HS 8462.25
A CNC roll forming machine is classified under HS code 846225 because it is a machine-tool specifically designed for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening metal, and it is numerically controlled. The HS description explicitly mentions "numerically controlled roll forming machines," making this classification precise. Roll forming is a continuous bending operation where a long strip of metal (typically coiled steel) is passed through successive sets of rolls, each performing a part of the bend, until the desired cross-sectional profile is achieved. The CNC aspect ensures high precision, repeatability, and automation in shaping metal profiles for various industrial applications.
- Covers
- CNC cold roll forming machines
- CNC profile roll formers
- CNC tube and pipe roll forming machines
- CNC panel roll forming lines
- CNC stud and track roll forming machines
- Also under 8462.25
- Trumpf TruBend machines
- Amada press brakes
- Salvagnini panel benders
- Faccin plate rolls
- Bradbury roll forming lines
- Bystronic Xpert press brakes.
Codes often confused with 8462.25
Common mistake. Misclassification can arise with HS 846229, which covers other bending, folding, straightening, or flattening machines that are not numerically controlled. The crucial distinction for 846225 is the "numerically controlled" capability. Another area of confusion might be with HS 846210, which pertains to forging machines, or HS 846242 for punching machines. Roll forming is a process of continuous deformation and bending, fundamentally different from the impact-based shaping of forging or the material removal of punching. It is also distinct from simple press brakes (often under 846229 if not CNC, or other specific press codes) due to its continuous, multi-stage forming process.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846225 (the code used for CNC roll forming machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846225 (the code used for CNC roll forming machine) in UN Comtrade data was New Zealand, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 846225, not only CNC roll forming machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 New Zealand $17M 29% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $8.0M 14% of world exports
- 3 China $7.7M 13% of world exports
World total: $59M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $13M 12% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $11M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Australia $9.7M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $110M 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 roll forming machine
Brazil classifies CNC roll forming machine under NCM 8462.25.00: HS 8462.25 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about CNC roll forming machine
What is the HS code for CNC roll forming machine?
The HS code for CNC roll forming machine is 846225 (Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled roll forming machines). The HS code for a CNC roll forming machine is 846225.
How do I classify CNC roll forming machine for customs?
CNC roll forming machine is classified under HS code 846225 — Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled roll forming machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does HS 846225 differentiate from other metal forming machines?
HS 846225 specifically covers numerically controlled machine-tools for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening metal, with explicit inclusion of roll forming machines. This distinguishes it from non-CNC versions and machines performing different operations like punching or forging.
Which countries are the top exporters of CNC roll forming machine (HS 846225)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846225 (the code used for CNC roll forming machine) in UN Comtrade data were New Zealand ($17M, 29% of world exports), Türkiye ($8.0M) and China ($7.7M). World exports came to about $59M, 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 roll forming machine (HS 846225)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846225 (the code used for CNC roll forming machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($13M, 12% of world imports), South Korea ($11M) and Australia ($9.7M). World imports came to about $110M, 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 roll forming machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846225 for CNC roll forming 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 roll forming machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, CNC roll forming machine (HS 846225) is classified under NCM 8462.25.00.