Product classification

HS code for Laser cutting machine: 8456.11

Machine-tools, for working any material by removal of material, operated by laser.

Classification of laser cutting machine under HS 8456.11

HS code 845611 is designated for machine-tools that work material by removing it through the application of laser or other light or photon beam processes. This classification falls under Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. The specific sub-heading 845611 is reserved for machines operated by laser. The classification logic relies on the primary function of the machine: the removal of material to create a specific shape or cut. Unlike welding machines that join materials, these machines use high-energy beams to vaporize or melt away sections of the workpiece. This code applies regardless of the material being worked, whether it is metal, plastic, or wood, provided the removal process is driven by laser technology. The machine must be a tool for working material, often featuring a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) system to guide the laser path.

Covers
  • CNC fiber laser cutting machines
  • CO2 laser cutters for non-metals
  • Laser engraving machines that remove material
  • Industrial laser micromachining tools
  • Handheld laser cutting equipment
Also under 8456.11
  • TRUMPF TruLaser
  • Bystronic ByStar Fiber
  • Amada FO-M2
  • Mazak Optiplex
  • IPG Photonics laser systems

Codes often confused with 8456.11

Common mistake. Laser cutting machines are often confused with laser welding machines, which are classified under HS code 851580. The distinction lies in whether the machine is designed to remove material (cutting) or join material (welding). Another common error is using HS code 8462, which covers machines for bending, folding, or shearing, but does not include those using laser processes for material removal.

8515.80Welding machines and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8515, whether or not capable of cutting84.62Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,

Top exporters and importers of HS 845611 (the code used for laser cutting machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845611 (the code used for laser cutting machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% 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 845611, not only laser cutting machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $2.3B
  2. 2 Germany $963M
  3. 3 Japan $773M

World total: $6.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $755M
  2. 2 United States $587M
  3. 3 Germany $430M

World total: $5.9B 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 laser cutting machine

Brazil splits HS 8456.11 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 laser cutting machine

What is the HS code for Laser cutting machine?

The HS code for Laser cutting machine is 845611 (Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material; operated by laser). The HS code for laser cutting machines is 845611.

How do I classify Laser cutting machine for customs?

Laser cutting machine is classified under HS code 845611 — Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material; operated by laser. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include laser engravers?

Yes, if the laser engraver works by removing material from the surface of the object, it is classified under 845611.

Which countries are the top exporters of laser cutting machine (HS 845611)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845611 (the code used for laser cutting machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.3B, 37% of world exports), Germany ($963M) and Japan ($773M). World exports came to about $6.4B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of laser cutting machine (HS 845611)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 845611 (the code used for laser cutting machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($755M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($587M) and Germany ($430M). World imports came to about $5.9B, 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 Laser cutting machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 845611 for Laser cutting 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 laser cutting machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 845611 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for laser cutting machine depends on the product's details: 8456.11.11 (CNC laser cutters for metal sheet over 8 mm), 8456.11.19 (Other CNC laser machine tools), 8456.11.90 (Non-CNC laser machine tools).