Product classification
HS code for Metal sawing machine: 8461.50
Machine-tools, sawing or cutting-off machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets.
Classification of metal sawing machine under HS 8461.50
The metal sawing machine is classified under HS code 8461.50. This code is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8461 is a specific category for machine-tools that work by removing metal or cermets, but which are not classified in more specific headings like 8456 to 8460. Subheading 8461.50 specifically identifies sawing or cutting-off machines. These machines operate by using a blade or abrasive disk to remove material along a line to separate a workpiece into parts. This includes a wide range of industrial equipment such as band saws, circular saws, and hacksawing machines designed for metalworking. The classification depends on the machine's primary function of cutting off or sawing through the removal of metal chips or dust. If the machine were to work by punching or shearing without removing material, it would move to heading 8462. However, because the sawing process involves the removal of a kerf (material removed by the blade), it remains in 8461. This applies regardless of whether the machine is manual or numerically controlled, as 8461.50 does not distinguish by control type.
- Covers
- Industrial band saws for metal
- Circular saws for metalworking
- Abrasive cut-off machines for metal
- Reciprocating power saws for metal
- Cold saws for metal cutting
- Also under 8461.50
- Amada Machine Tools
- Behringer Saws
- Kasto Maschinenbau
- FMB Saws
- Cosen Saws
Codes often confused with 8461.50
Common mistake. Metal sawing machines are often incorrectly classified under 8462.31 or 8462.39 (shearing machines). While both processes result in the separation of metal, shearing does not remove material (no sawdust/chips), whereas sawing does. Another common error is using 8465.91, which is for sawing machines used for wood, cork, bone, or hard plastics. If the machine is designed for metal, it must stay in 8461. Additionally, if the machine is numerically controlled, it still falls under 8461.50 as there is no separate NC subheading for sawing machines in this heading. Hand-held power saws are classified in 8467 and should not be confused with these stationary machine-tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846150 (the code used for metal sawing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846150 (the code used for metal sawing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 846150, not only metal sawing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $336M 30% of world exports
- 2 Germany $151M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $137M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $149M 15% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$56M 5.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $52M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $995M 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. 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 metal sawing machine
Brazil splits HS 8461.50 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8461.50.10Metal band sawing machines
- 8461.50.20Circular metal sawing machines
- 8461.50.90Other metal sawing or cutting-off machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about metal sawing machine
What is the HS code for Metal sawing machine?
The HS code for Metal sawing machine is 846150 (Machine-tools; sawing or cutting-off machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets). The HS code for machine-tools for sawing or cutting-off metal is 8461.50.
How do I classify Metal sawing machine for customs?
Metal sawing machine is classified under HS code 846150 — Machine-tools; sawing or cutting-off machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include wood sawing machines?
No, machines for sawing wood, cork, or bone are classified under heading 8465.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal sawing machine (HS 846150)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846150 (the code used for metal sawing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($336M, 30% of world exports), Germany ($151M) and Italy ($137M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 sawing machine (HS 846150)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846150 (the code used for metal sawing machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($149M, 15% of world imports), Vietnam (about $56M) and Germany ($52M). World imports came to about $995M, 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 sawing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846150 for Metal sawing 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 metal sawing machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 846150 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for metal sawing machine depends on the product's details: 8461.50.10 (Metal band sawing machines), 8461.50.20 (Circular metal sawing machines), 8461.50.90 (Other metal sawing or cutting-off machines).