Product classification
HS code for Metal lathe: 8458.99
Lathes, for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes.
Classification of metal lathe under HS 8458.99
A metal lathe that is neither horizontal nor numerically controlled is classified under HS code 8458.99. Chapter 84 covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 84.58 is specifically dedicated to lathes (including turning centers) for removing metal. The heading is divided first by the orientation of the lathe (horizontal vs. other) and then by the control system (numerically controlled vs. other). Subheading 8458.99 refers to "Other" lathes that are not horizontal (meaning they are likely vertical or of another configuration) and are not numerically controlled (meaning they are manual or mechanically automated without a computer). This classification is used for traditional manual vertical lathes or specialized non-CNC turning machines used in metalworking shops for removing material from a rotating workpiece.
- Covers
- Manual vertical turret lathes
- Non-CNC vertical boring and turning mills
- Manual metal-spinning lathes (non-horizontal)
- Mechanical automatic lathes (non-CNC, non-horizontal)
- Hand-operated vertical metal lathes
- 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 8458.11 (horizontal CNC lathes) or 8458.19 (horizontal manual lathes). Most standard engine lathes are horizontal and thus fall under 8458.19. Another common error is 8458.91, which covers vertical lathes that are numerically controlled (CNC). It is also important to distinguish lathes from other metal-removing machines like milling machines (8459) or grinding machines (8460). If the machine is designed for wood or plastic, it falls under 8465 instead of 8458.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845899 (the code used for metal lathe), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845899 (the code used for metal lathe) 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 metal lathe.
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 metal lathe
Brazil classifies metal lathe 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 metal lathe
What is the HS code for Metal lathe?
The HS code for Metal lathe is 845899 (Lathes; for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes). The HS code 8458.99 is used for metal-removing lathes that are not horizontal and are not numerically controlled.
How do I classify Metal lathe for customs?
Metal lathe 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.
Is a CNC lathe covered under 8458.99?
No, CNC lathes are classified under 8458.11 (if horizontal) or 8458.91 (if vertical or other).
Which countries are the top exporters of metal lathe (HS 845899)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845899 (the code used for metal lathe) 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 metal lathe (HS 845899)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845899 (the code used for metal lathe) 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 Metal lathe the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845899 for Metal lathe 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 metal lathe in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal lathe (HS 845899) is classified under NCM 8458.99.00.