Product classification
HS code for Glass cutting machine: 8464.10
Machine-tools, sawing machines, for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass.
Classification of glass cutting machine under HS 8464.10
A glass cutting machine is classified under HS code 8464.10. This classification is situated within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8464 specifically identifies machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement, or similar mineral materials, or for the cold working of glass. Subheading 8464.10 is designated for sawing machines. In the context of the glass industry, \"cold working\" refers to processes performed on glass that is not in a molten or softened state. Therefore, machines that use saws, diamond blades, or abrasive discs to cut flat glass, tubes, or rods into specific dimensions are classified here. These machines are essential in architectural glass production, automotive glass shaping, and industrial glass manufacturing. Sawing machines in 8464.10 include those using diamond-tipped blades or abrasive wires. These machines are often equipped with water-cooling systems to prevent thermal stress on the glass during the cutting process. The classification also covers CNC-controlled machines that automate the sawing process for high-precision industrial applications, provided they operate on the principle of sawing or abrasive cutting.
- Covers
- CNC glass cutting tables with sawing heads
- Circular glass saws
- Bridge saws for architectural glass
- Automated glass scoring and breaking machines
- Diamond wire saws for glass blocks
- Also under 8464.10
- Breton bridge saws
- GMM stone saws
- Husqvarna concrete saws
- Montresor glass processing machines
- Raimondi tile saws
Codes often confused with 8464.10
Common mistake. Glass cutting machines are often confused with HS code 8475, which covers machines for assembling electric lamps or hot working glass. The key distinction is the state of the glass; 8464 is for cold working, while 8475 is for glass in a heated or molten state. Additionally, hand-held glass cutters are not classified here; they fall under 8205.59 as hand tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846410 (the code used for glass cutting machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846410 (the code used for glass cutting machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 846410, not only glass cutting machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $216M 35% of world exports
- 2 Italy $159M 26% of world exports
- 3 Germany $31M 5.1% of world exports
World total: $620M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $113M 18% of world imports
- 2 India $45M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Germany $37M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $624M 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 glass cutting machine
Brazil classifies glass cutting machine under NCM 8464.10.00: HS 8464.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glass cutting machine
What is the HS code for Glass cutting machine?
The HS code for Glass cutting machine is 846410 (Machine-tools; sawing machines, for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass). The HS code for a glass cutting machine (sawing type) is 8464.10.
How do I classify Glass cutting machine for customs?
Glass cutting machine is classified under HS code 846410 — Machine-tools; sawing machines, for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include hand-held glass cutters?
No, hand-held glass cutters are classified as hand tools under HS code 8205.59, not as machine tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of glass cutting machine (HS 846410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846410 (the code used for glass cutting machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($216M, 35% of world exports), Italy ($159M) and Germany ($31M). World exports came to about $620M, 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 glass cutting machine (HS 846410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846410 (the code used for glass cutting machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($113M, 18% of world imports), India ($45M) and Germany ($37M). World imports came to about $624M, 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 Glass cutting machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846410 for Glass cutting 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 glass cutting machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, glass cutting machine (HS 846410) is classified under NCM 8464.10.00.