Product classification

HS code for Horizontal CNC lathe: 8458.11

Lathes, for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled.

Classification of horizontal CNC lathe under HS 8458.11

The horizontal CNC lathe is classified under HS code 8458.11. This classification is determined by three specific technical criteria: the machine must be a lathe, it must be designed for removing metal, and it must be numerically controlled (CNC). Furthermore, the "horizontal" designation refers to the orientation of the main spindle. In the Harmonized System, lathes are machines designed to shape metal by rotating the workpiece against a cutting tool. The inclusion of "numerically controlled" indicates that the machine operates via a programmed sequence of commands, typically managed by a computer system. This code is part of Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. The specificity of 8458.11 ensures that high-precision, automated industrial equipment is distinguished from manual lathes or lathes designed for materials other than metal, such as wood or stone.

Covers
  • CNC horizontal turning centers
  • Numerically controlled automatic lathes
  • CNC engine lathes with horizontal spindles
  • Horizontal CNC turret lathes
Also under 8458.11
  • Mazak Quick Turn series
  • Okuma LB series
  • Haas ST series
  • Doosan Puma series
  • Mori Seiki NLX series

Codes often confused with 8458.11

Common mistake. Horizontal CNC lathes are often confused with horizontal lathes that are not numerically controlled, which fall under HS code 8458.19. Another frequent error is misclassifying them under 8458.91, which is reserved for vertical CNC lathes. It is also important to distinguish these from CNC milling machines (8459.61), as lathes are defined by the rotation of the workpiece rather than the rotation of the tool.

8458.19Lathes; for removing metal, horizontal, other than numerically controlled8458.91Lathes; for removing metal, numerically controlled, other than horizontal lathes8459.61Machine-tools; for milling by removing metal, (not knee-type), numerically controlled

Top exporters and importers of HS 845811 (the code used for horizontal CNC lathe), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845811 (the code used for horizontal CNC lathe) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 25% 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 845811, not only horizontal CNC lathe.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Japan $1.2B
  2. 2 South Korea $720M
  3. 3 Germany $565M

World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $813M
  2. 2 Germany $390M
  3. 3 Türkiye $292M

World total: $4.4B 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 horizontal CNC lathe

Brazil splits HS 8458.11 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about horizontal CNC lathe

What is the HS code for Horizontal CNC lathe?

The HS code for Horizontal CNC lathe is 845811 (Lathes; for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled). The HS code for a horizontal, numerically controlled lathe for removing metal is 8458.11.

How do I classify Horizontal CNC lathe for customs?

Horizontal CNC lathe is classified under HS code 845811 — Lathes; for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How does 8458.11 differ from 8458.91?

HS code 8458.11 is for lathes with a horizontal spindle orientation, while 8458.91 is for CNC lathes with a vertical spindle orientation.

Which countries are the top exporters of horizontal CNC lathe (HS 845811)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845811 (the code used for horizontal CNC lathe) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.2B, 25% of world exports), South Korea ($720M) and Germany ($565M). World exports came to about $4.7B, 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 horizontal CNC lathe (HS 845811)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 845811 (the code used for horizontal CNC lathe) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($813M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($390M) and Türkiye ($292M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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 Horizontal CNC lathe the same in all countries?

The base HS code 845811 for Horizontal CNC lathe 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 horizontal CNC lathe in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 845811 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for horizontal CNC lathe depends on the product's details: 8458.11.10 (CNC horizontal turret lathes), 8458.11.91 (CNC horizontal lathes, 6 or more spindles), 8458.11.99 (Other CNC horizontal lathes).