Product classification

HS code for Horizontal lathe: 8458.19

Lathes, for removing metal, horizontal, other than numerically controlled.

Classification of horizontal lathe under HS 8458.19

The classification of a horizontal lathe under HS code 8458.19 is determined by its mechanical design and its control system. Heading 8458 is dedicated to lathes designed for removing metal. The subheading 8458.19 specifically refers to horizontal lathes that are "other than numerically controlled." This means the machine is a manual or semi-automatic lathe where the operator controls the cutting tool's movement via handwheels, levers, or mechanical cams, rather than through a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) system. Horizontal lathes are defined by the orientation of the workpiece spindle, which is parallel to the floor. This configuration is the most common for engine lathes and toolroom lathes. The classification process requires verifying that the machine is intended for metalworking; lathes for wood or stone are classified elsewhere (e.g., 8465 or 8464). For customs purposes, the absence of a CNC unit is the deciding factor for 8458.19, as CNC-equipped horizontal lathes are classified under 8458.11. This distinction is vital for trade policy, as many countries have different tariffs or export restrictions for manual versus automated machinery.

Covers
  • Manual engine lathes
  • Manual toolroom lathes
  • Bench lathes (non-CNC)
  • Gap bed lathes (manual)
  • Capstan or turret lathes (non-CNC)
Also under 8458.19
  • Grizzly G0765
  • South Bend 10K
  • Clausing Colchester
  • Harrison M300
  • Jet GHB series

Codes often confused with 8458.19

Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 8458.11, which is for numerically controlled (CNC) horizontal lathes. Even if a lathe has a digital read-out (DRO), it is still considered manual (8458.19) unless it has a programmable controller that moves the axes. Another error is 8458.99, which is for vertical lathes. Vertical lathes have a spindle perpendicular to the floor. Finally, lathes for materials other than metal, such as wood lathes (8465.99), are often incorrectly placed here.

8458.11Lathes; for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled8458.99Lathes; for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes8465.99Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; n.e.c. in heading no. 8465

Top exporters and importers of HS 845819 (the code used for horizontal lathe), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845819 (the code used for horizontal lathe) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 845819, not only horizontal lathe.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $145M
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$77M
  3. 3 Germany $29M

World total: $375M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $62M
  2. 2 India $34M
  3. 3 Germany $23M

World total: $419M 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 codes for horizontal lathe

Brazil splits HS 8458.19 into 2 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 lathe

What is the HS code for Horizontal lathe?

The HS code for Horizontal lathe is 845819 (Lathes; for removing metal, horizontal, other than numerically controlled).

How do I classify Horizontal lathe for customs?

Horizontal lathe is classified under HS code 845819 — Lathes; for removing metal, horizontal, other than numerically controlled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for a manual horizontal lathe?

The HS code for a manual (non-CNC) horizontal lathe for metalworking is 8458.19.

What if the horizontal lathe is CNC?

If the horizontal lathe is numerically controlled, it must be classified under HS code 8458.11.

Which countries are the top exporters of horizontal lathe (HS 845819)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845819 (the code used for horizontal lathe) in UN Comtrade data were China ($145M, 39% of world exports), Taiwan (about $77M) and Germany ($29M). World exports came to about $375M, 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 lathe (HS 845819)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 845819 (the code used for horizontal lathe) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($62M, 15% of world imports), India ($34M) and Germany ($23M). World imports came to about $419M, 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 lathe the same in all countries?

The base HS code 845819 for Horizontal 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 lathe in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 845819 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for horizontal lathe depends on the product's details: 8458.19.10 (Non-CNC horizontal turret lathes), 8458.19.90 (Other non-CNC horizontal lathes).