Product classification
HS code for Hydraulic press: 8462.61
Machine-tools, cold metal working presses, hydraulic presses.
Classification of hydraulic press under HS 8462.61
Hydraulic presses are classified under HS code 846261. This code was specifically refined in the 2022 HS nomenclature updates to provide better granularity for metal-working machine tools. Heading 8462 covers machine tools for working metal by forging, hammering, or die-stamping, as well as bending, folding, straightening, and flattening. Subheading 846261 is dedicated to hydraulic presses used for these cold-working processes. The classification is based on the machine's use of hydraulic cylinders to generate a compressive force to shape, deform, or cut metal. If the press is designed for 'hot' working of metal, or if it is used for materials other than metal (such as plastics, wood, or waste baling), it would be excluded from this specific code. The technical distinction lies in the medium of power transmission (hydraulic fluid) and the material being processed (metal).
- Covers
- Hydraulic forging presses
- Hydraulic stamping presses
- Hydraulic cold-forming presses
- Hydraulic H-frame and C-frame metal presses
- Hydraulic deep drawing presses
- Also under 8462.61
- Schuler Hydraulic Presses
- Aida Hydraulic Presses
- Seyi Hydraulic Presses
- Macrodyne Hydraulic Presses
- Beckwood Hydraulic Presses
Codes often confused with 8462.61
Common mistake. Hydraulic presses are often confused with mechanical presses (846262) or servo-presses (846263). It is vital to check the drive system. Additionally, presses for granulated metal powder are classified under 846290. If the press is used for non-metal applications, such as a plastic molding press, it should be classified under 847710 or 847759. Waste baling presses fall under 847989.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846261 (the code used for hydraulic press), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846261 (the code used for hydraulic press) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 846261, not only hydraulic press.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $272M 32% of world exports
- 2 Italy $110M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $86M 10% of world exports
World total: $858M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $119M 14% of world imports
- 2 India $83M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $55M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $842M 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 hydraulic press
Brazil classifies hydraulic press under NCM 8462.61.00: HS 8462.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hydraulic press
What is the HS code for Hydraulic press?
The HS code for Hydraulic press is 846261 (Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, hydraulic presses). The specific HS code for hydraulic presses used for working metal is 846261.
How do I classify Hydraulic press for customs?
Hydraulic press is classified under HS code 846261 — Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, hydraulic presses. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 846261 cover presses used for recycling?
No, hydraulic presses used for baling scrap or recycling materials are generally classified under 847989 as general-purpose machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of hydraulic press (HS 846261)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846261 (the code used for hydraulic press) in UN Comtrade data were China ($272M, 32% of world exports), Italy ($110M) and Germany ($86M). World exports came to about $858M, 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 hydraulic press (HS 846261)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846261 (the code used for hydraulic press) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($119M, 14% of world imports), India ($83M) and Mexico ($55M). World imports came to about $842M, 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 Hydraulic press the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846261 for Hydraulic press 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 hydraulic press in Brazil?
In Brazil, hydraulic press (HS 846261) is classified under NCM 8462.61.00.