Product classification

HS code for Draw bench: 8463.10

Machine-tools, for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, draw-benches for bars, tubes, profiles, wire or the like.

Classification of draw bench under HS 8463.10

A draw bench is classified under HS code 8463.10. This subheading is part of Chapter 84 and specifically refers to machine-tools for working metal, sintered metal carbides, or cermets, without removing material. Draw benches operate by pulling metal through a die to reduce its cross-section, improve surface finish, or change its shape, a process known as cold drawing. This distinguishes them from machine-tools that remove material (like lathes, drilling, or milling machines) or those that work metal through forging, hammering, or die-stamping. The classification is based on the mechanical action of the machine and the fact that it processes metal in a non-subtractive manner. These machines are vital in the production of high-precision tubes, bars, and wires where dimensional accuracy and material strength are paramount.

Covers
  • Wire drawing benches
  • Tube drawing machines
  • Bar drawing benches for steel and non-ferrous metals
  • Cold drawing benches for profiles
  • Hydraulic draw benches
  • Chain-driven draw benches
Also under 8463.10
  • SMS Group draw benches
  • Danieli draw benches
  • Schumag draw benches
  • Wafios wire drawing machines

Codes often confused with 8463.10

Common mistake. Draw benches are frequently misclassified under HS code 8462.21 or 8462.29, which cover bending, folding, straightening, or flattening machines. They are also sometimes confused with HS code 8458 (lathes for removing metal) or HS code 8455 (metal-rolling mills). It is important to note that while rolling mills (8455) reduce thickness by compression between rollers, draw benches (8463.10) reduce thickness by pulling the material through a stationary die.

8462.29Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes), for working metal, numerically controlled n.e.c. in item 84.62.284.58Lathes for removing metal84.55Metal-rolling mills and rolls therefor

Top exporters and importers of HS 846310 (the code used for draw bench), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846310 (the code used for draw bench) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 12% 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 846310, not only draw bench.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $175M
  2. 2 China $166M
  3. 3 Italy $112M

World total: $574M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $55M
  2. 2 Türkiye $37M
  3. 3 United States $34M

World total: $452M 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 draw bench

Brazil splits HS 8463.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about draw bench

What is the HS code for Draw bench?

The HS code for Draw bench is 846310 (Machine-tools; for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, draw-benches for bars, tubes, profiles, wire or the like). The HS code for draw-benches for bars, tubes, profiles, wire, or the like is 8463.10.

How do I classify Draw bench for customs?

Draw bench is classified under HS code 846310 — Machine-tools; for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, draw-benches for bars, tubes, profiles, wire or the like. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between a draw bench and a rolling mill?

A rolling mill (HS 8455) uses rotating rollers to compress and shape metal, whereas a draw bench (HS 8463.10) uses a pulling mechanism to draw metal through a fixed die to achieve the desired shape and size.

Which countries are the top exporters of draw bench (HS 846310)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846310 (the code used for draw bench) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($175M, 31% of world exports), China ($166M) and Italy ($112M). World exports came to about $574M, 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 draw bench (HS 846310)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 846310 (the code used for draw bench) in UN Comtrade data were India ($55M, 12% of world imports), Türkiye ($37M) and the United States ($34M). World imports came to about $452M, 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 Draw bench the same in all countries?

The base HS code 846310 for Draw bench 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 draw bench in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 846310 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for draw bench depends on the product's details: 8463.10.10 (Draw-benches for tubes), 8463.10.90 (Draw-benches for bars, profiles or wire).