Product classification

HS code for Deburring machine: 8460.90

Machine-tools, for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460.

Classification of deburring machine under HS 8460.90

Deburring machines are classified under HS code 8460.90, which pertains to machine-tools for finishing metal, sintered metal carbides, or cermets. The classification is based on the machine's function of removing burrs or sharp edges through the use of grinding stones, abrasives, or polishing products. This code is a residual category within heading 8460, which covers various types of grinding and polishing machines. To qualify for this code, the machine must operate by removing material to achieve a specific surface finish rather than performing primary cutting or shaping operations. The classification covers a wide range of mechanical designs, from vibratory bowls to centrifugal disc finishers, provided their primary purpose is the refinement of the workpiece surface through abrasive action.

Covers
  • Vibratory deburring machines
  • Centrifugal disc finishing machines
  • Edge rounding machines for metal sheets
  • Abrasive flow machining (AFM) systems
  • Manual or semi-automatic metal polishing machines
  • Barrel tumbling machines for metal finishing
Also under 8460.90
  • Timesavers 42 Series
  • Rösler R 220 EC
  • Walther Trowal
  • Dynabrade Orbital Sander (industrial)
  • Extrude Hone AFM

Codes often confused with 8460.90

Common mistake. Deburring machines are often confused with milling machines under HS code 8459. The distinction lies in the process: milling involves cutting away bulk material to create a shape, while deburring (8460) involves finishing an existing shape. They may also be confused with 8461, which covers machines for planing, shaping, or slotting. If the machine uses a laser or ultrasonic process rather than abrasives, it must be classified under 8456. Furthermore, machines designed for working wood or plastic rather than metal fall under 8465.

84.59Machine-tools; (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes of heading no. 845884.60Machine-tools; for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products84.61Machine-tools; for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting and grinding, finishing, sawing, cutting off and other tools working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets n.e.c.84.56Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam, or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines84.65Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials

Top exporters and importers of HS 846090 (the code used for deburring machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846090 (the code used for deburring machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.8% 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 846090, not only deburring machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $254M
  2. 2 Switzerland $118M
  3. 3 Germany $49M

World total: $651M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $53M
  2. 2 India $45M
  3. 3 Germany $43M

World total: $547M 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 codes for deburring machine

Brazil splits HS 8460.90 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8460.90.11CNC polishing machines, five or more heads
  • 8460.90.12CNC multi-head grinders with rotary work-holder
  • 8460.90.19Other CNC deburring or finishing machines
  • 8460.90.90Non-CNC deburring, polishing or finishing machines

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

Questions about deburring machine

What is the HS code for Deburring machine?

The HS code for Deburring machine is 846090 (Machine-tools; for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460). The HS code for a metal deburring machine is 8460.90.

How do I classify Deburring machine for customs?

Deburring machine is classified under HS code 846090 — Machine-tools; for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code cover machines for non-metal materials?

No, HS code 8460.90 is specifically for machines working on metal, sintered metal carbides, or cermets. Machines for wood or plastic are classified under 8465.

Which countries are the top exporters of deburring machine (HS 846090)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846090 (the code used for deburring machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($254M, 39% of world exports), Switzerland ($118M) and Germany ($49M). World exports came to about $651M, 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 deburring machine (HS 846090)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 846090 (the code used for deburring machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($53M, 9.8% of world imports), India ($45M) and Germany ($43M). World imports came to about $547M, 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 Deburring machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 846090 for Deburring 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 deburring machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 846090 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for deburring machine depends on the product's details: 8460.90.11 (CNC polishing machines, five or more heads), 8460.90.12 (CNC multi-head grinders with rotary work-holder), 8460.90.19 (Other CNC deburring or finishing machines), 8460.90.90 (Non-CNC deburring, polishing or finishing machines).