Product classification
HS code for Forging hammer: 8462.19
Machine-tools, hot forming machines, hot hammers, for working metal.
Classification of forging hammer under HS 8462.19
The HS code 8462.19 is assigned to forging hammers and other hot forming machines used for working metal. This classification falls under Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8462 specifically addresses machine-tools for working metal by forging, hammering, or die-stamping. The subheading 8462.19 is a residual category for hammers and hot forming machines that are not classified as closed-die forging machines (which fall under 8462.11). These industrial machines utilize kinetic energy or hydraulic pressure to deform heated metal workpieces into desired shapes. The classification is based on the machine's primary function of metal deformation through impact or pressure while the material is in a heated state. Under GRI 1 and 6, the technical characteristics of the machine, such as its power source and the type of forging it performs (open-die vs. closed-die), determine the specific subheading. These machines are distinct from hand tools and are characterized by their stationary, heavy-duty industrial nature.
- Covers
- Pneumatic forging hammers
- Steam-powered forging hammers
- Hydraulic forging hammers
- Counterblow hammers for metalworking
- Drop hammers for hot-forming metal
- Also under 8462.19
- Lasco Umformtechnik Hammers
- Eumuco Forging Presses
- Bêché & Grohs Hammers
- Ajax Manufacturing Hot Forging Machines
- Danieli Breda Forging Presses
Codes often confused with 8462.19
Common mistake. Forging hammers are often misclassified under HS code 8462.11, which is strictly for closed-die forging machines. They may also be confused with 8467.11, which covers tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, rotary type. However, industrial forging hammers are stationary machine tools and do not fit the definition of hand-held tools. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 8462.90 for general metalworking presses, but if the primary function is hammering or hot forming, 8462.19 is the more specific and correct code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846219 (the code used for forging hammer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846219 (the code used for forging hammer) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 29% 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 846219, not only forging hammer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $80M 23% of world exports
- 2 China $69M 19% of world exports
- 3 Italy $47M 13% of world exports
World total: $356M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $147M 29% of world imports
- 2 United States $52M 10% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $45M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $503M 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 forging hammer
Brazil classifies forging hammer under NCM 8462.19.00: HS 8462.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about forging hammer
What is the HS code for Forging hammer?
The HS code for Forging hammer is 846219 (Machine-tools; hot forming machines, hot hammers, for working metal). The HS code for industrial forging hammers and hot forming machines is 8462.19.
How do I classify Forging hammer for customs?
Forging hammer is classified under HS code 846219 — Machine-tools; hot forming machines, hot hammers, for working metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include manual blacksmith hammers?
No, manual hand tools like blacksmith hammers are classified under HS code 8205.20. HS code 8462.19 is reserved for power-operated machine tools used in industrial settings.
Which countries are the top exporters of forging hammer (HS 846219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846219 (the code used for forging hammer) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($80M, 23% of world exports), China ($69M) and Italy ($47M). World exports came to about $356M, 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 forging hammer (HS 846219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846219 (the code used for forging hammer) in UN Comtrade data were India ($147M, 29% of world imports), the United States ($52M) and Thailand ($45M). World imports came to about $503M, 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 Forging hammer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846219 for Forging hammer 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 forging hammer in Brazil?
In Brazil, forging hammer (HS 846219) is classified under NCM 8462.19.00.