Product classification
HS code for Coil slitting machine: 8462.32
Machine-tools, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines, for working metal.
Classification of coil slitting machine under HS 8462.32
The classification of a coil slitting machine under HS code 8462.32 is determined by its primary mechanical function as a machine tool for working metal. Heading 8462 covers machine tools for forging, hammering, die-stamping, shearing, punching, or notching metal. Specifically, subheading 8462.32 is designated for slitting lines and cut-to-length lines. These machines operate by using rotary cutters or blades to perform longitudinal cuts on metal coils, transforming wide master coils into narrower strips. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, the classification is governed by the terms of the headings and subheadings. Since the machine's essential character is defined by its ability to shear metal through a slitting process, it is excluded from general assembly machines or rolling mills. The classification remains consistent whether the machine is a standalone unit or part of a larger automated production line, provided the slitting function is the predominant feature. Furthermore, Section XV and XVI notes clarify that machine tools for metalworking are specifically situated within Chapter 84, and the 8462.32 code provides the most specific description for this industrial equipment.
- Covers
- Industrial metal slitting lines
- Rotary blade coil slitters
- Automatic cut-to-length lines for steel coils
- Precision aluminum strip slitting machines
- Heavy-duty hydraulic metal slitters
- Also under 8462.32
- Fagor Arrasate Slitting Lines
- Stamco Cut-to-Length Lines
- Salico Slitting Lines
- Bradbury Group CTL Lines
- B&K Slitting Systems
Codes often confused with 8462.32
Common mistake. Coil slitting machines are frequently misclassified under HS code 8455.30, which refers to rolls for rolling mills. While slitting machines process products from rolling mills, they do not perform the rolling (reduction of thickness) itself. Another common error is using 8462.33, which is intended for shearing machines other than slitting lines, such as guillotine shears. The distinction lies in the longitudinal nature of the slitting process versus the transverse or profile cutting of standard shearing machines.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846232 (the code used for coil slitting machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846232 (the code used for coil slitting machine) 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 846232, not only coil slitting machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $156M 31% of world exports
- 2 Italy $109M 21% of world exports
- 3 Spain $62M 12% of world exports
World total: $510M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $66M 15% of world imports
- 2 India $55M 12% of world imports
- 3 Canada $38M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $444M 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 coil slitting machine
Brazil classifies coil slitting machine under NCM 8462.32.00: HS 8462.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coil slitting machine
What is the HS code for Coil slitting machine?
The HS code for Coil slitting machine is 846232 (Machine-tools; slitting lines and cut-to-length lines, for working metal). The primary HS code for a coil slitting machine used for working metal is 8462.32.
How do I classify Coil slitting machine for customs?
Coil slitting machine is classified under HS code 846232 — Machine-tools; slitting lines and cut-to-length lines, for working metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code cover machines for slitting paper or plastic?
No, machines designed for slitting paper or plastic are classified under different headings, such as 8441 for paper or 8477 for plastics, as 8462 is strictly for metalworking.
Which countries are the top exporters of coil slitting machine (HS 846232)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846232 (the code used for coil slitting machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($156M, 31% of world exports), Italy ($109M) and Spain ($62M). World exports came to about $510M, 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 coil slitting machine (HS 846232)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846232 (the code used for coil slitting machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($66M, 15% of world imports), India ($55M) and Canada ($38M). World imports came to about $444M, 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 Coil slitting machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846232 for Coil slitting 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 coil slitting machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, coil slitting machine (HS 846232) is classified under NCM 8462.32.00.