Product classification
HS code for Forging machine: 8462.90
Machine-tools, (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-forging, for bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling metal, n.e.c. in heading 8462.
Classification of forging machine under HS 8462.90
Forging machines are classified under HS code 8462.90, which covers machine tools for working metal by forging, hammering, or die-forging. This heading is part of Chapter 84, which encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. The 8462 group specifically addresses machine tools that change the shape of metal without removing material (unlike lathes or milling machines). Subheading 8462.90 is used for machines that do not fall into the more specific categories of 8462.10 (closed die forging) or other defined subheadings for bending, shearing, or punching. These machines are fundamental in heavy industry for creating high-strength components. The classification covers both the mechanical and hydraulic varieties of these presses and hammers. It is important to note that the machine must be designed for metal; machines for working wood, stone, or hard plastics are classified elsewhere. The 8462.90 code is often used for open-die forging machines or specialized presses that perform multiple functions including straightening or flattening. When classifying these machines, one must consider whether the machine is numerically controlled (CNC). While 8462.90 is a general category, modern versions of these machines often feature advanced automation. The key factor for 8462 is the application of force to deform the metal. If the machine primarily removes metal through cutting or grinding, it would shift to headings 8456 through 8461.
- Covers
- Hydraulic forging presses
- Pneumatic forging hammers
- Mechanical swaging machines
- Open-die forging machines
- Metal straightening and flattening presses
- Also under 8462.90
- Amada press brakes
- Trumpf punching machines
- Bystronic bending machines
- Faccin plate rolls
- Ercolina tube benders
Codes often confused with 8462.90
Common mistake. Common misclassifications include 8462.10, which is specifically for closed-die forging machines. If the machine uses open dies or is a general hammer, 8462.90 is correct. It is also confused with 8463, which covers other machine tools for working metal without removing material that do not involve forging or hammering.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846290 (the code used for forging machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846290 (the code used for forging machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 14% 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 846290, not only forging machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $144M 15% of world exports
- 2 Italy $135M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $124M 13% of world exports
World total: $957M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $157M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $114M 10% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $111M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 machine
Brazil classifies forging machine under NCM 8462.90.00: HS 8462.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about forging machine
What is the HS code for Forging machine?
The HS code for Forging machine is 846290 (Machine-tools; (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-forging, for bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling metal, n.e.c. in heading 8462). The HS code for forging machines and other metal-working presses not specified elsewhere in heading 8462 is 8462.90.
How do I classify Forging machine for customs?
Forging machine is classified under HS code 846290 — Machine-tools; (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-forging, for bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling metal, n.e.c. in heading 8462. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include CNC forging presses?
Yes, 8462.90 includes both manual and numerically controlled (CNC) machines, provided they perform the forging or pressing functions described.
Which countries are the top exporters of forging machine (HS 846290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846290 (the code used for forging machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($144M, 15% of world exports), Italy ($135M) and Germany ($124M). World exports came to about $957M, 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 machine (HS 846290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846290 (the code used for forging machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($157M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($114M) and Türkiye ($111M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846290 for Forging 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 forging machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, forging machine (HS 846290) is classified under NCM 8462.90.00.