Product classification
HS code for Lathe machine: 8458.99
Lathes, for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes.
Classification of lathe machine under HS 8458.99
Lathe machines that are used for removing metal and are neither horizontal nor numerically controlled are classified under HS code 8458.99. Heading 8458 is dedicated to lathes (including turning centers) for removing metal. The classification logic follows a hierarchical exclusion process. First, the machine must be identified as a metal-removing lathe. Second, it is checked against subheading 8458.11 and 8458.19 (horizontal lathes). If the lathe is vertical or of another configuration, it moves to the 'other' category (8458.91 or 8458.99). Finally, if the machine lacks a Numerical Control (NC) or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) system, it falls into the residual category of 8458.99. These machines operate by rotating a metal workpiece against a stationary cutting tool to create cylindrical shapes. This classification is supported by GRI 1 and GRI 6, ensuring that the machine is categorized by its specific mechanical function and control type. The presence of manual handwheels and the absence of a programmable logic controller are key indicators for this specific code.
- Covers
- Manual vertical turret lathes
- Manual engine lathes (non-horizontal)
- Benchtop manual lathes for metalworking
- Gap-bed lathes without CNC systems
- Manual speed lathes for metal finishing
- Also under 8458.99
- Webster & Bennett vertical boring mills (older models)
- King vertical boring mills (manual)
- Atlas Copco (for specialized applications)
- various generic manual vertical lathes
- older specialized copying lathes
Codes often confused with 8458.99
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8458.19, which is for horizontal lathes that are not numerically controlled. Importers must verify the orientation of the spindle; if it is horizontal, 8458.19 applies, but if it is vertical or specialized, 8458.99 is required. Another error involves HS code 8459, which covers machine tools for drilling or milling. While some lathes can perform light drilling, their primary function of 'turning' dictates classification under 8458.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845899 (the code used for lathe machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845899 (the code used for lathe machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 18% 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 845899, not only lathe machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $58M 32% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$29M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $13M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $181M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $41M 18% of world imports
- 2 India $25M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $11M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $222M 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 code for lathe machine
Brazil classifies lathe machine under NCM 8458.99.00: HS 8458.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lathe machine
What is the HS code for Lathe machine?
The HS code for Lathe machine is 845899 (Lathes; for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes). For a manual, non-horizontal metal lathe, the HS code is 8458.99. CNC lathes or horizontal lathes use different subheadings under 8458.
How do I classify Lathe machine for customs?
Lathe machine is classified under HS code 845899 — Lathes; for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include wood lathes?
No, wood lathes are classified under heading 8465, as heading 8458 is strictly reserved for machines that remove metal.
Which countries are the top exporters of lathe machine (HS 845899)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845899 (the code used for lathe machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($58M, 32% of world exports), Taiwan (about $29M) and the United States ($13M). World exports came to about $181M, 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 lathe machine (HS 845899)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845899 (the code used for lathe machine) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($41M, 18% of world imports), India ($25M) and Germany ($11M). World imports came to about $222M, 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 Lathe machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845899 for Lathe 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 lathe machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, lathe machine (HS 845899) is classified under NCM 8458.99.00.