Product classification
HS code for Cutter grinder: 8460.39
Machine-tools, sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, other than numerically controlled.
Classification of cutter grinder under HS 8460.39
HS code 8460.39 applies to machine tools used for sharpening tools or cutters that are not numerically controlled. The Harmonized System classifies machine tools based on the specific operation they perform and their method of control. Heading 8460 covers machines for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing, or otherwise finishing metal or cermets. Within this heading, the 8460.3 series is dedicated to sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines. The distinction between 8460.31 and 8460.39 lies in the control system; 8460.31 is reserved for numerically controlled (NC or CNC) machines, while 8460.39 covers all other types, primarily manual or mechanically controlled grinders. These machines are essential in toolrooms for maintaining the edges of milling cutters, drill bits, and other cutting tools. The classification process involves verifying that the machine's primary purpose is sharpening rather than general-purpose grinding or surface finishing. If the machine is designed to finish flat surfaces, it would be directed toward 8460.12 or 8460.19. The technical specifications of the machine, such as the presence of a computer-controlled interface, are the deciding factor between the subheadings. Manual cutter grinders often feature a tilting head and a versatile workhead to accommodate various tool geometries, but they lack the automated axis control defined under the NC criteria. This classification ensures that precision tool-maintenance equipment is correctly identified separately from heavy-duty production grinding machinery.
- Covers
- Manual tool and cutter grinders
- Universal sharpening machines
- Bench-top drill bit sharpeners
- Milling cutter grinding machines
- Manual saw blade sharpeners
- Also under 8460.39
- Deckel SO
- Darex V-390
- Harig 618
- K.O. Lee B600
- Clarkson Mk1
Codes often confused with 8460.39
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is using 8460.31 for manual machines. 8460.31 is strictly for numerically controlled (CNC) equipment. Another error is using 8460.29, which is for general grinding machines that are not specifically designed for tool sharpening.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846039 (the code used for cutter grinder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846039 (the code used for cutter grinder) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 846039, not only cutter grinder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $39M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $24M 13% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $19M 10% of world exports
World total: $180M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $24M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $21M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $8.1M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $186M 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 cutter grinder
Brazil classifies cutter grinder under NCM 8460.39.00: HS 8460.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cutter grinder
What is the HS code for Cutter grinder?
The HS code for Cutter grinder is 846039 (Machine-tools; sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, other than numerically controlled). The HS code for a non-numerically controlled cutter grinder is 8460.39.
How do I classify Cutter grinder for customs?
Cutter grinder is classified under HS code 846039 — Machine-tools; sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, other than numerically controlled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 8460.31 and 8460.39?
8460.31 is for CNC or numerically controlled sharpening machines, while 8460.39 is for manual or conventional sharpening machines.
Which countries are the top exporters of cutter grinder (HS 846039)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846039 (the code used for cutter grinder) in UN Comtrade data were China ($39M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($24M) and Sweden ($19M). World exports came to about $180M, 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 cutter grinder (HS 846039)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846039 (the code used for cutter grinder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($24M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($21M) and France ($8.1M). World imports came to about $186M, 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 Cutter grinder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846039 for Cutter grinder 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 cutter grinder in Brazil?
In Brazil, cutter grinder (HS 846039) is classified under NCM 8460.39.00.