Product classification
HS code for Machine vise: 8466.20
Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465, work holders.
Classification of machine vise under HS 8466.20
A machine vise is classified under HS code 8466.20, which covers work holders for machine tools. This classification is situated within Chapter 84 (Machinery and Mechanical Appliances). The logic for this classification stems from the vise's function as a 'work holder'—a device designed to grip and position a workpiece securely during machining operations. According to the Explanatory Notes to heading 8466, work holders are essential accessories that allow machines of headings 8456 to 8465 to perform their tasks with precision. Unlike hand-operated vises, machine vises are specifically engineered to be bolted or clamped onto the table of a machine tool, such as a drill press or milling machine. They are built to withstand the significant forces generated during industrial cutting, boring, or milling. The classification is based on the intended use with power-operated machinery rather than manual use, which is a critical distinction in the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Precision milling vises
- Drill press vises
- Hydraulic machine vises
- Pneumatic work-holding vises
- Self-centering machine vises
- Rotary and tilting machine vises
- Also under 8466.20
- Kurt Vises
- Schunk ROTA
- SMW-Autoblok Chucks
- OK-VISE Low Profile Clamping
- Lang Technovation Vises
Codes often confused with 8466.20
Common mistake. Machine vises are frequently misclassified under HS code 8205.70, which covers hand tools including vises, clamps, and the like. The distinction lies in the application: 8205 is for manual tools used by hand, whereas 8466.20 is for accessories integrated into a machine tool setup. Another common error is using 8466.10, which is reserved for tool holders (devices that hold the cutting tool, not the workpiece). Using the incorrect code can lead to issues with duty rates, as Chapter 82 and Chapter 84 often have different tariff structures and trade remedy implications.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846620 (the code used for machine vise), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846620 (the code used for machine vise) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 846620, not only machine vise.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $562M 27% of world exports
- 2 China $295M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $246M 12% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $373M 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $184M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 China $169M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 machine vise
Brazil splits HS 8466.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8466.20.10Work holders for lathes
- 8466.20.90Work holders for other machine-tools
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about machine vise
What is the HS code for Machine vise?
The HS code for Machine vise is 846620 (Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465; work holders). The HS code for a machine vise used as a work holder for machine tools is 8466.20.
How do I classify Machine vise for customs?
Machine vise is classified under HS code 846620 — Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465; work holders. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a bench vise classified under 8466.20?
No, a standard bench vise used for manual work is classified under HS code 8205.70 as a hand tool.
Which countries are the top exporters of machine vise (HS 846620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846620 (the code used for machine vise) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($562M, 27% of world exports), China ($295M) and the United States ($246M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 machine vise (HS 846620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846620 (the code used for machine vise) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($373M, 20% of world imports), Germany ($184M) and China ($169M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 Machine vise the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846620 for Machine vise 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 machine vise in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 846620 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for machine vise depends on the product's details: 8466.20.10 (Work holders for lathes), 8466.20.90 (Work holders for other machine-tools).