Product classification
HS code for Cold forming press: 8462.61
Machine-tools, cold metal working presses, hydraulic presses.
Classification of cold forming press under HS 8462.61
The classification of a cold forming press under HS code 8462.61 is determined by its primary function as a machine tool for working metal and its specific method of operation. Heading 8462 covers machine tools for forging, hammering, or die-stamping metal, as well as bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, or notching metal. Within this heading, subheadings are divided based on the type of action and the power source. Code 8462.61 specifically identifies hydraulic presses designed for cold metal working. Cold forming is a process where metal is shaped at or near room temperature, which increases the yield and tensile strength of the material while providing a superior surface finish compared to hot-working processes. Because these machines utilize hydraulic fluid pressure to generate the force required for deformation, they are strictly categorized under this six-digit code. The classification follows General Interpretative Rule (GIR) 1 and 6, focusing on the literal description provided in the nomenclature and the technical specifications of the hydraulic drive system.
- Covers
- Hydraulic cold heading machines
- Hydraulic cold extrusion presses
- Hydraulic cold forging presses
- Hydraulic precision blanking presses for cold work
- Hydraulic cold sizing presses
- Also under 8462.61
- Schuler Hydraulic Presses
- Aida Hydraulic Presses
- Seyi Hydraulic Presses
- Macrodyne Hydraulic Presses
- Beckwood Hydraulic Presses
Codes often confused with 8462.61
Common mistake. Cold forming presses are frequently misclassified under 8462.62, which is reserved for mechanical presses, or 8462.63, which covers servo-presses. The distinction lies entirely in the drive mechanism. If the press uses a flywheel and crankshaft, it belongs in 8462.62. Furthermore, some importers mistakenly use 8479.89 (general machinery), but according to the principle of specificity in GIR 3(a), the machine must be classified under 8462 as it specifically describes metal-working presses.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846261 (the code used for cold forming press), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846261 (the code used for cold forming press) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 846261, not only cold forming press.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $272M 32% of world exports
- 2 Italy $110M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $86M 10% of world exports
World total: $858M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $119M 14% of world imports
- 2 India $83M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $55M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $842M 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 cold forming press
Brazil classifies cold forming press under NCM 8462.61.00: HS 8462.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cold forming press
What is the HS code for Cold forming press?
The HS code for Cold forming press is 846261 (Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, hydraulic presses). The primary HS code for a hydraulic cold forming press is 8462.61. If the press is mechanical, it falls under 8462.62.
How do I classify Cold forming press for customs?
Cold forming press is classified under HS code 846261 — Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, hydraulic presses. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include presses for plastic?
No, HS code 8462.61 is strictly for metal-working. Presses for working rubber or plastics are classified under heading 8477.
Which countries are the top exporters of cold forming press (HS 846261)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846261 (the code used for cold forming press) in UN Comtrade data were China ($272M, 32% of world exports), Italy ($110M) and Germany ($86M). World exports came to about $858M, 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 cold forming press (HS 846261)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846261 (the code used for cold forming press) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($119M, 14% of world imports), India ($83M) and Mexico ($55M). World imports came to about $842M, 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 Cold forming press the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846261 for Cold forming press 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 cold forming press in Brazil?
In Brazil, cold forming press (HS 846261) is classified under NCM 8462.61.00.