Product classification

HS code for CNC shearing machine: 8462.33

Machine-tools, shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, numerically controlled, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal.

Classification of CNC shearing machine under HS 8462.33

A CNC shearing machine is classified under HS code 846233 because it is a machine-tool designed for shearing operations on flat metal products, is numerically controlled, and is explicitly defined as "other than combined punching and shearing machines." Shearing involves cutting sheet metal or plates into smaller pieces using a straight blade, without chip formation or burning. The numerical control system allows for precise control over blade angle, gap, and back gauge positioning, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency in cutting. This specific classification highlights its dedicated function for shearing flat metal, distinguishing it from multi-functional machines.

Covers
  • CNC guillotine shears
  • CNC plate shearing machines
  • CNC hydraulic shearing machines for flat products
  • CNC mechanical shearing machines for flat products
  • CNC variable rake shearing machines
Also under 8462.33
  • Amada HFE M2 Series Shears
  • Trumpf TruShear
  • Bystronic ByCut
  • LVD PPEB Shears
  • Durma CNC Shears

Codes often confused with 8462.33

Common mistake. Common misclassification can occur with HS 846239, which covers other shearing machines that are not numerically controlled or are not for flat products. The key distinction for 846233 is the "numerically controlled" feature and its application to "flat products." Another significant point of differentiation is from HS 846242, which includes combined punching and shearing machines. HS 846233 explicitly excludes these combined machines, focusing solely on dedicated shearing machines. Machines primarily involved in bending or forming, such as those under HS 846225, are also distinct, as shearing is a cutting process, not a shaping process.

8462.39Machine-tools; shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than numerically controlled, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal8462.42Machine-tools; punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, numerically controlled, for working metal8462.25Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled roll forming machines

Top exporters and importers of HS 846233 (the code used for CNC shearing machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846233 (the code used for CNC shearing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.8% 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 846233, not only CNC shearing machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $59M
  2. 2 Germany $24M
  3. 3 Türkiye $24M

World total: $155M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $12M
  2. 2 United States $11M
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia $10M

World total: $138M 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 shearing machine

Brazil classifies CNC shearing machine under NCM 8462.33.00: HS 8462.33 with 00 added.

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

Questions about CNC shearing machine

What is the HS code for CNC shearing machine?

The HS code for CNC shearing machine is 846233 (Machine-tools; shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, numerically controlled, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal). The HS code for a CNC shearing machine is 846233.

How do I classify CNC shearing machine for customs?

CNC shearing machine is classified under HS code 846233 — Machine-tools; shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, numerically controlled, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Why is a combined CNC punching and shearing machine not classified under HS 846233?

HS 846233 specifically excludes "combined punching and shearing machines." These multi-functional machines are typically classified under HS 846242, which covers punching, notching, or nibbling machines, including combined punching and shearing machines, for flat products.

Which countries are the top exporters of CNC shearing machine (HS 846233)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846233 (the code used for CNC shearing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($59M, 38% of world exports), Germany ($24M) and Türkiye ($24M). World exports came to about $155M, 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 shearing machine (HS 846233)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 846233 (the code used for CNC shearing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($12M, 8.8% of world imports), the United States ($11M) and Saudi Arabia ($10M). World imports came to about $138M, 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 shearing machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 846233 for CNC shearing 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 shearing machine in Brazil?

In Brazil, CNC shearing machine (HS 846233) is classified under NCM 8462.33.00.