Product classification
HS code for EDM machine: 8456.30
Machine-tools, for working any material by removal of material, operated by electro-discharge processes.
Classification of EDM machine under HS 8456.30
An EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) machine is classified under HS code 8456.30. This classification is found within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8456 is specifically designated for machine-tools that work by removing material through processes other than traditional mechanical cutting, grinding, or milling. The 8456.30 subheading is reserved for machines that operate via electro-discharge processes. In these machines, material is removed from a workpiece using a series of rapidly recurring current discharges (sparks) between two electrodes, separated by a dielectric liquid. This technology is essential for machining extremely hard metals or creating complex shapes that are difficult to achieve with conventional tools. The classification remains the same regardless of whether the machine is a 'sinker' type or a 'wire' type, as long as the removal method is electro-discharge.
- Covers
- Wire-cut EDM machines (Wire EDM)
- Sinker EDM machines (also known as cavity type or volume EDM)
- EDM hole drilling machines
- Spark erosion machining centers
- CNC-controlled electro-discharge machine tools
- Also under 8456.30
- GF Machining Solutions AgieCharmilles
- Sodick EDM machines
- Makino EDM
- Mitsubishi EDM
- FANUC Robocut
Codes often confused with 8456.30
Common mistake. EDM machines are often misclassified under 8457.10, which covers machining centers for working metal. While an EDM may function as a center, heading 8456 is more specific to the removal process. Another common error is 8456.11, which is for machines operating by laser or other light/photon beam processes. While both are non-mechanical, the physical principle of material removal is different. Furthermore, traditional milling or drilling machines that use rotating bits are classified under 8459, and should never be confused with electro-discharge equipment which has no physical contact between the tool and the workpiece.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845630 (the code used for EDM machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845630 (the code used for EDM machine) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% 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 845630, not only EDM machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $237M 28% of world exports
- 2 China $142M 17% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $98M 11% of world exports
World total: $859M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $238M 27% of world imports
- 2 United States $125M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $58M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $878M 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 EDM machine
Brazil splits HS 8456.30 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8456.30.11CNC EDM machines for texturing cylinders
- 8456.30.19Other CNC electro-discharge (EDM) machines
- 8456.30.90Non-CNC electro-discharge (EDM) machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about EDM machine
What is the HS code for EDM machine?
The HS code for EDM machine is 845630 (Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, operated by electro-discharge processes). The international HS code for an EDM machine is 8456.30, covering all machine-tools operated by electro-discharge processes.
How do I classify EDM machine for customs?
EDM machine is classified under HS code 845630 — Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, operated by electro-discharge processes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include both wire-cut and sinker EDM?
Yes, both wire-cut and sinker (die-sink) EDM machines are classified under 8456.30 as they both utilize the electro-discharge method for material removal.
Which countries are the top exporters of EDM machine (HS 845630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845630 (the code used for EDM machine) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($237M, 28% of world exports), China ($142M) and Switzerland ($98M). World exports came to about $859M, 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 EDM machine (HS 845630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845630 (the code used for EDM machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($238M, 27% of world imports), the United States ($125M) and Germany ($58M). World imports came to about $878M, 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 EDM machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845630 for EDM 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 EDM machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 845630 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for EDM machine depends on the product's details: 8456.30.11 (CNC EDM machines for texturing cylinders), 8456.30.19 (Other CNC electro-discharge (EDM) machines), 8456.30.90 (Non-CNC electro-discharge (EDM) machines).