Product classification
HS code for Die forging machine: 8462.11
Machine-tools, forging and die-forging machines (including presses), closed die forging machines, for working metal.
Classification of die forging machine under HS 8462.11
Die forging machines, specifically those of the closed die type, are classified under HS code 8462.11. This classification is found in Chapter 84, which deals with machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8462 covers machine-tools for working metal by forging, hammering, or die-stamping, as well as machines for bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, or punching metal. Subheading 8462.11 is specifically designated for closed die forging machines, which include presses and hammers where the metal is shaped within the confined cavity of a die set. This process, also known as impression die forging, is distinct from open-die forging. The classification is based on the mechanical operation of the machine and its primary industrial function in the metallurgical sector. These machines may be hydraulic, mechanical, or pneumatic, but as long as they perform closed die forging on metal, they fall under this specific code.
- Covers
- Closed-die forging presses
- Drop forging hammers
- Hydraulic closed-die presses
- Mechanical forging hammers
- Automatic die-forging machines
- Also under 8462.11
- Schuler Group Forging Presses
- SMS Group Forging Presses
- Hatebur Hotmatic Forging Machines
- Fagor Arrasate Forging Presses
- Sumitomo Heavy Industries Forging Presses
Codes often confused with 8462.11
Common mistake. Die forging machines are often misclassified under HS code 8462.19, which is the residual category for other forging machines, such as open-die forging hammers. They may also be confused with HS code 8462.90 (now updated in newer versions of the HS) or other metal-forming machinery subheadings. Another common error is classifying them under 8463, which covers other machine-tools for working metal without removing material, but 8462 is more specific for forging operations.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846211 (the code used for die forging machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846211 (the code used for die forging machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world imports. Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 846211, not only die forging machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $61M 16% of world exports
- 2 United States $61M 16% of world exports
- 3 Italy $59M 16% of world exports
World total: $373M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $67M 19% of world imports
- 2 India $45M 13% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $20M 5.6% of world imports
Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $354M 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 die forging machine
Brazil classifies die forging machine under NCM 8462.11.00: HS 8462.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about die forging machine
What is the HS code for Die forging machine?
The HS code for Die forging machine is 846211 (Machine-tools; forging and die-forging machines (including presses), closed die forging machines, for working metal). The HS code for a closed die forging machine is 8462.11, which covers forging and die-forging machines for working metal.
How do I classify Die forging machine for customs?
Die forging machine is classified under HS code 846211 — Machine-tools; forging and die-forging machines (including presses), closed die forging machines, for working metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the forging dies?
No, the forging dies themselves are typically classified under heading 8207 as interchangeable tools for machine tools, or under 8480 if they meet the definition of a mould.
Which countries are the top exporters of die forging machine (HS 846211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846211 (the code used for die forging machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($61M, 16% of world exports), the United States ($61M) and Italy ($59M). World exports came to about $373M, 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 die forging machine (HS 846211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846211 (the code used for die forging machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($67M, 19% of world imports), India ($45M) and Türkiye ($20M). World imports came to about $354M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Die forging machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846211 for Die forging 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 die forging machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, die forging machine (HS 846211) is classified under NCM 8462.11.00.