Product classification
HS code for Hot hammer: 8462.19
Machine-tools, hot forming machines, hot hammers, for working metal.
Classification of hot hammer under HS 8462.19
Hot hammers and hot forming machines used for metalworking are classified under HS code 8462.19. This classification falls under Chapter 84, which deals with mechanical appliances and machine tools. Heading 8462 specifically addresses machine tools for working metal by forging, hammering, or die-stamping. The subheading 8462.19 is designated for machines that perform hot forming or hammering but are not numerically controlled (non-CNC). The 'hot' designation refers to the machine's application in working metal that has been pre-heated to a plastic state, allowing for significant deformation through impact or pressure. This includes traditional drop hammers, pneumatic hammers, and forging presses. The classification is based on the machine's intended use (metalworking) and its mechanical operation (forging/hammering). Under the 2022 HS updates, heading 8462 was restructured to better differentiate between various types of forming machines, but 8462.19 remains the standard for manual or semi-automatic hot forging equipment that lacks a computer numerical control system.
- Covers
- Pneumatic forging hammers for hot metal
- Steam-powered drop hammers for metal shaping
- Mechanical hot-forging presses (non-CNC)
- Hydraulic hot-forming hammers
- Blacksmith power hammers for hot-working steel
- 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8462.11, which is reserved for numerically controlled (CNC) forging machines. If the hot hammer is controlled by a computer system for precision movements, it must be moved to 8462.11. Another error is using HS code 8467.11 for handheld pneumatic tools; however, industrial hot hammers are stationary machine tools and must remain in 8462. Some may also confuse these with cold-working machines under 8462.29, but the 'hot' capability is a defining technical distinction.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846219 (the code used for hot hammer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846219 (the code used for hot hammer) 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 hammer.
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 hammer
Brazil classifies hot hammer 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 hammer
What is the HS code for Hot hammer?
The HS code for Hot hammer is 846219 (Machine-tools; hot forming machines, hot hammers, for working metal). The HS code for a non-CNC hot hammer used for metalworking is 8462.19.
How do I classify Hot hammer for customs?
Hot hammer is classified under HS code 846219 — Machine-tools; hot forming machines, hot hammers, for working metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include CNC-controlled forging presses?
No, CNC-controlled forging or hot-forming machines are classified under HS code 8462.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of hot hammer (HS 846219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846219 (the code used for hot hammer) 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 hammer (HS 846219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846219 (the code used for hot hammer) 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 hammer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846219 for Hot hammer 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 hammer in Brazil?
In Brazil, hot hammer (HS 846219) is classified under NCM 8462.19.00.