Product classification

HS code for Machining center: 8457.10

Machining centres, for working metal.

Classification of machining center under HS 8457.10

Machining centers are classified under HS code 8457.10 because they meet the specific criteria for multi-functional metalworking machinery defined in the Harmonized System. According to the Explanatory Notes to Heading 8457, a machining center must be a machine tool for working metal, capable of performing various types of machining operations such as milling, drilling, and boring. The defining characteristic that separates a machining center from a standard CNC milling machine is the requirement for an automatic tool changer (ATC) from a magazine or similar storage unit in accordance with a machining program. This automation allows the machine to complete complex parts without manual intervention between different operations. If the machine lacks an automatic tool changer, it cannot be classified here and must be categorized under specific headings like 8459 (milling/drilling) or 8458 (lathes). The classification 8457.10 is reserved for machines that work metal; machines designed for working wood, plastics, or hard rubber are classified elsewhere, typically in Heading 8465. The integration of multiple functions into a single unit that operates on a single workpiece is the primary justification for this specific classification.

Covers
  • Vertical machining centers (VMC) for metal
  • Horizontal machining centers (HMC) for metal
  • 5-axis CNC machining centers with automatic tool changers
  • Universal machining centers for metalworking
  • High-speed machining centers with tool magazines
Also under 8457.10
  • DMG Mori DMU series
  • Mazak Variaxis series
  • Haas VF series
  • Okuma MB series
  • Makino a-series

Codes often confused with 8457.10

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 8459, which covers milling and drilling machines. If a machine performs these functions but lacks an automatic tool changer, it belongs in 8459. Another frequent error is using 8458 for CNC lathes; while some lathes have milling capabilities (turn-mill centers), they are only classified in 8457.10 if they meet the full definition of a machining center. Additionally, machines for working wood or plastic are often incorrectly placed here but should be in 8465.

84.59Machine-tools; (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes of heading no. 845884.58Lathes for removing metal84.65Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials

Top exporters and importers of HS 845710 (the code used for machining center), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845710 (the code used for machining center) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% 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 845710, not only machining center.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Japan $2.6B
  2. 2 Germany $1.9B
  3. 3 China $989M

World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $1.8B
  2. 2 United States $1.4B
  3. 3 India $603M

World total: $8.8B 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 machining center

Brazil classifies machining center under NCM 8457.10.00: HS 8457.10 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about machining center

What is the HS code for Machining center?

The HS code for Machining center is 845710 (Machining centres; for working metal). The HS code for machining centers for working metal is 8457.10.

How do I classify Machining center for customs?

Machining center is classified under HS code 845710 — Machining centres; for working metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Can a manual machine be classified as a machining center?

No, a machining center must be automated and equipped with an automatic tool changer to qualify for classification under 8457.10.

Which countries are the top exporters of machining center (HS 845710)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845710 (the code used for machining center) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($2.6B, 30% of world exports), Germany ($1.9B) and China ($989M). World exports came to about $8.6B, 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 machining center (HS 845710)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 845710 (the code used for machining center) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8B, 21% of world imports), the United States ($1.4B) and India ($603M). World imports came to about $8.8B, 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 Machining center the same in all countries?

The base HS code 845710 for Machining center 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 machining center in Brazil?

In Brazil, machining center (HS 845710) is classified under NCM 8457.10.00.