Product classification
HS code for Grinding machine: 8460.29
Machine-tools, grinding machines (excluding flat-surface), other than numerically controlled.
Classification of grinding machine under HS 8460.29
The classification of a grinding machine under HS code 8460.29 is determined by its function as a machine-tool for finishing metal or cermets and its lack of numerical control. Heading 8460 covers machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, or lapping. Subheading 8460.29 specifically excludes flat-surface grinding machines (which are under 8460.12 or 8460.19) and excludes machines that are numerically controlled (NC or CNC). Therefore, this code is the primary classification for manual or mechanically controlled grinding machines used for cylindrical, internal, or external grinding tasks where the precision is managed by an operator rather than a computer program.
- Covers
- Manual cylindrical grinding machines
- Manual internal grinders for metalworking
- Universal tool and cutter grinders (non-CNC)
- Bench-top grinders for industrial metal finishing
- Pedestal grinders used in workshops
- Also under 8460.29
- Myford MG12
- Jones & Shipman 1300
- Cincinnati Milacron OM
- K.O. Lee B600
- Clausing 1600
Codes often confused with 8460.29
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 8460.22, which is reserved for grinding machines that are numerically controlled (CNC). If the machine has a computer interface for automated precision, it must move to 8460.22. It is also distinct from 8460.19, which covers manual flat-surface grinding machines. Furthermore, hand-held power tools used for grinding are classified under 8467.29 and should not be confused with the stationary machine-tools described in heading 8460.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846029 (the code used for grinding machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846029 (the code used for grinding machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, 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 846029, not only grinding machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $37M 17% of world exports
- 2 Germany $35M 16% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$26M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $219M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $87M 27% of world imports
- 2 United States $30M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $20M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $325M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 grinding machine
Brazil classifies grinding machine under NCM 8460.29.00: HS 8460.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about grinding machine
What is the HS code for Grinding machine?
The HS code for Grinding machine is 846029 (Machine-tools; grinding machines (excluding flat-surface), other than numerically controlled).
How do I classify Grinding machine for customs?
Grinding machine is classified under HS code 846029 — Machine-tools; grinding machines (excluding flat-surface), other than numerically controlled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a manual grinding machine?
A manual grinding machine that does not work on flat surfaces is classified under HS code 8460.29.
Does 8460.29 include wood grinding machines?
No, machines for working wood, cork, bone, or hard plastics are classified under heading 8465. Heading 8460 is specifically for metal or cermets.
Which countries are the top exporters of grinding machine (HS 846029)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846029 (the code used for grinding machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($37M, 17% of world exports), Germany ($35M) and Taiwan (about $26M). World exports came to about $219M, 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 grinding machine (HS 846029)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846029 (the code used for grinding machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($87M, 27% of world imports), the United States ($30M) and South Korea ($20M). World imports came to about $325M, 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 Grinding machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846029 for Grinding 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 grinding machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, grinding machine (HS 846029) is classified under NCM 8460.29.00.