Product classification
HS code for Electrical discharge machine: 8456.30
Machine-tools, for working any material by removal of material, operated by electro-discharge processes.
Classification of electrical discharge machine under HS 8456.30
Electrical discharge machines (EDM) are classified under HS code 8456.30. This classification is based on the specific technological process the machine uses to remove material from a workpiece. Heading 8456 covers machine tools for working any material by removal of material, operated by various non-mechanical processes such as laser, ultrasonic, or electro-chemical methods. Subheading 8456.30 is specifically dedicated to machines that operate via electro-discharge processes. In these machines, material is eroded from the workpiece by a series of rapidly recurring electric spark discharges between two electrodes. This process is highly specialized and differs from traditional mechanical milling or turning. Because the HS system prioritizes the method of operation for machine tools, the EDM's use of electrical sparks for precision machining dictates its placement in this specific category.
- Covers
- Wire electrical discharge machines (Wire EDM)
- Sinker electrical discharge machines (Ram EDM)
- Hole-drilling EDM machines
- CNC-controlled electro-discharge machine tools
- Die-sinking EDM equipment
- 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. While an EDM may perform complex tasks, it is distinguished by its removal process. If the machine uses a physical cutting tool, it belongs in 8457, 8458, or 8459. Another confusion arises with HS code 8515, which covers electric soldering or welding machines. Although both use electricity and heat, 8456.30 is for material removal (machining), whereas 8515 is for joining materials (welding).
Top exporters and importers of HS 845630 (the code used for electrical discharge machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845630 (the code used for electrical discharge 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 electrical discharge 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 electrical discharge 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 electrical discharge machine
What is the HS code for Electrical discharge machine?
The HS code for Electrical discharge machine is 845630 (Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, operated by electro-discharge processes). The specific HS code for machine tools operated by electro-discharge processes is 8456.30.
How do I classify Electrical discharge machine for customs?
Electrical discharge 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.
Are parts for EDM machines classified here?
No, parts for these machines are generally classified under heading 8466, which covers parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of headings 8456 to 8465.
Which countries are the top exporters of electrical discharge machine (HS 845630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845630 (the code used for electrical discharge 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 electrical discharge machine (HS 845630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845630 (the code used for electrical discharge 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 Electrical discharge machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845630 for Electrical discharge 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 electrical discharge machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 845630 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for electrical discharge 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).