Product classification
HS code for Cold press machine: 8462.69
Machine-tools, cold metal working presses, other than hydraulic, mechanical or servo-presses.
Classification of cold press machine under HS 8462.69
HS code 8462.69 serves as a residual category for cold metal working presses that do not utilize hydraulic, mechanical, or servo-driven mechanisms. While the broader heading 8462 encompasses a wide range of metal-forming machinery, the subheadings are highly specific. If a press is designed for cold-working metal but operates via pneumatic systems, manual levers, or other non-standard power transmission methods, it falls into this "other" category. The classification logic relies on the exclusion of the more specific subheadings (8462.61 for hydraulic, 8462.62 for mechanical, and 8462.63 for servo-presses). It is essential to verify the drive system of the machine before assigning this code. For instance, a pneumatic press used for cold-stamping small metal components would be classified here because it is not hydraulic or mechanical in the traditional sense defined by the Harmonized System's explanatory notes. This code ensures that specialized or manual metal-forming equipment is captured accurately within the trade statistics of Chapter 84.
- Covers
- Pneumatic cold metal presses
- Manual hand-operated cold presses
- Hydropneumatic cold forming machines
- Specialized toggle presses for cold metal work
- Bench-top manual arbor presses for metal
- Also under 8462.69
- Dake arbor presses
- Enerpac pneumatic presses
- Greenerd presses (specialized models)
- Schmidt Technology presses
Codes often confused with 8462.69
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these machines under 8462.61 (hydraulic) simply because they use fluid (air) for power. However, 8462.61 is strictly for liquid-based hydraulic systems. Another misclassification occurs with 8465.94, which is for presses used to work wood, cork, bone, or hard plastics. If the machine is multi-purpose but primarily designed for metal, 8462.69 remains the correct choice.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846269 (the code used for cold press machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846269 (the code used for cold press machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 25% 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 846269, not only cold press machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $73M 56% of world exports
- 2 Germany $18M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $7.4M 5.7% of world exports
World total: $130M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $49M 25% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$19M 9.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $13M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $196M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 press machine
Brazil classifies cold press machine under NCM 8462.69.00: HS 8462.69 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cold press machine
What is the HS code for Cold press machine?
The HS code for Cold press machine is 846269 (Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, other than hydraulic, mechanical or servo-presses). For metal-working cold presses that are not hydraulic, mechanical, or servo-driven, the correct HS code is 8462.69.
How do I classify Cold press machine for customs?
Cold press machine is classified under HS code 846269 — Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, other than hydraulic, mechanical or servo-presses. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can this code be used for oil extraction cold presses?
No, cold presses used for extracting vegetable oils or juices are classified under heading 8435 or 8437, depending on the specific application.
Which countries are the top exporters of cold press machine (HS 846269)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846269 (the code used for cold press machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($73M, 56% of world exports), Germany ($18M) and the United States ($7.4M). World exports came to about $130M, 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 press machine (HS 846269)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846269 (the code used for cold press machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($49M, 25% of world imports), Vietnam (about $19M) and Thailand ($13M). World imports came to about $196M, 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 press machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846269 for Cold press 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 cold press machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, cold press machine (HS 846269) is classified under NCM 8462.69.00.