Product classification
HS code for Drilling machine: 8459.29
Machine-tools, for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled.
Classification of drilling machine under HS 8459.29
HS code 8459.29 covers machine tools for drilling by removing metal, specifically those that are not numerically controlled (non-CNC). Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 84 includes mechanical appliances and machinery. Heading 8459 is dedicated to machine tools that perform drilling, boring, milling, or tapping by removing metal from a workpiece. The classification into 8459.29 requires that the machine is a stationary unit designed to be placed on the floor, a bench, or a wall, and that it operates through manual or mechanical controls rather than a computerized numerical control system. This code is distinct from hand-held tools, which fall under heading 8467. The primary characteristic for 8459.29 is the removal of metal; machines designed to drill wood, plastics, or hard stone are classified elsewhere, such as heading 8465 for wood. The other designation in 8459.29 refers to the fact that it is not a way-type unit head machine (8459.10) and is not numerically controlled (8459.21). Classification requires a thorough review of the machine's technical manual to confirm the absence of a CNC interface and to verify that its primary function is metal removal. These machines are essential in workshops and manufacturing plants for creating precise holes in metal components. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the machine is powered by an electric motor or other mechanical means, provided it is a stationary machine tool.
- Covers
- Manual bench-top drill presses
- Radial drilling machines (non-CNC)
- Pillar or column drilling machines
- Multi-spindle drilling machines for metal
- Gang drilling machines
- Sensitive drilling machines
- Also under 8459.29
- Delta drill press
- Jet JDP series
- Wilton drill press
- Clausing drill press
- Fobco drill press
Codes often confused with 8459.29
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8459.21, which is for numerically controlled (CNC) drilling machines. If the machine has a computer interface for automated operation, it must be under 8459.21. Another common error is 8467.21, which is for hand-held electric drills. HS code 8459.29 is strictly for stationary machine tools. Additionally, machines for drilling wood are often incorrectly placed here but should be under 8465.95.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845929 (the code used for drilling machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845929 (the code used for drilling machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 845929, not only drilling machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $131M 39% of world exports
- 2 Germany $26M 7.8% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $24M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $338M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $39M 11% of world imports
- 2 India $27M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $25M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $368M 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 drilling machine
Brazil classifies drilling machine under NCM 8459.29.00: HS 8459.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about drilling machine
What is the HS code for Drilling machine?
The HS code for Drilling machine is 845929 (Machine-tools; for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled). The HS code for a stationary, non-numerically controlled metal drilling machine is 8459.29.
How do I classify Drilling machine for customs?
Drilling machine is classified under HS code 845929 — Machine-tools; for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can a magnetic base drill be classified here?
Generally, magnetic base drills are classified under 8467.21 if they are considered portable hand tools, but if they are heavy industrial stationary units, they may fall under 8459.29. Most portable versions stay in 8467.
Which countries are the top exporters of drilling machine (HS 845929)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845929 (the code used for drilling machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($131M, 39% of world exports), Germany ($26M) and Malaysia ($24M). World exports came to about $338M, 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 drilling machine (HS 845929)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845929 (the code used for drilling machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($39M, 11% of world imports), India ($27M) and Thailand ($25M). World imports came to about $368M, 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 Drilling machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845929 for Drilling 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 drilling machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, drilling machine (HS 845929) is classified under NCM 8459.29.00.