Product classification
HS code for Hot forming machine: 8462.19
Machine-tools, hot forming machines, hot hammers, for working metal.
Classification of hot forming machine under HS 8462.19
Hot forming machines are classified under HS code 8462.19. This classification is part of the 2022 revised structure for heading 8462, which covers machine-tools for working metal by forging, hammering, or die-stamping. The classification of hot forming equipment is based on the machine's primary function of shaping metal while it is heated to a temperature above its recrystallization point. Subheading 8462.19 is a residual category for hot forming machines and hot hammers that are not specifically identified as closed die forging machines. These machines are essential in industrial manufacturing for producing high-strength components. The classification process involves identifying that the machine does not remove material (unlike a lathe or milling machine) but rather deforms it through pressure or impact. Because these machines are designed to operate on heated workpieces, they are technically distinct from cold-working machines. The machinery must be intended for metalwork to fall under this heading; machines for forming plastics or glass are classified in different chapters.
- Covers
- Industrial hot forging presses
- Hot stamping machines for metal components
- Pneumatic or hydraulic hot hammers
- Hot isothermal forging equipment
- Mechanical hot upsetting machines
- Also under 8462.19
- Lasco Umformtechnik Hammers
- Eumuco Forging Presses
- Bêché & Grohs Hammers
- Ajax Manufacturing Hot Forging Machines
- Danieli Breda Forging Presses
Codes often confused with 8462.19
Common mistake. Hot forming machines are often confused with HS code 8462.11, which is specifically for closed die forging machines. If the machine uses open dies or is a general-purpose hot hammer, it belongs in 8462.19. Another error is classifying these under 8463, which covers other machine-tools for working metal without removing material. However, since forging and hammering are specifically mentioned in 8462, that heading takes precedence over 8463 according to GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 846219 (the code used for hot forming machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846219 (the code used for hot forming machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 29% 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 846219, not only hot forming machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $80M 23% of world exports
- 2 China $69M 19% of world exports
- 3 Italy $47M 13% of world exports
World total: $356M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $147M 29% of world imports
- 2 United States $52M 10% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $45M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $503M 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 hot forming machine
Brazil classifies hot forming machine under NCM 8462.19.00: HS 8462.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hot forming machine
What is the HS code for Hot forming machine?
The HS code for Hot forming machine is 846219 (Machine-tools; hot forming machines, hot hammers, for working metal). The HS code for hot forming machines and hot hammers for metalworking is 8462.19.
How do I classify Hot forming machine for customs?
Hot forming machine is classified under HS code 846219 — Machine-tools; hot forming machines, hot hammers, for working metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a cold-forming press classified here?
No, cold-forming presses are typically classified under other subheadings of 8462, such as 8462.2x or 8462.6x, depending on their specific operation and control system.
Which countries are the top exporters of hot forming machine (HS 846219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846219 (the code used for hot forming machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($80M, 23% of world exports), China ($69M) and Italy ($47M). World exports came to about $356M, 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 hot forming machine (HS 846219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846219 (the code used for hot forming machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($147M, 29% of world imports), the United States ($52M) and Thailand ($45M). World imports came to about $503M, 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 Hot forming machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846219 for Hot forming 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 hot forming machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, hot forming machine (HS 846219) is classified under NCM 8462.19.00.