Product classification
HS code for Metal shearing machine: 8462.39
Machine-tools, shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than numerically controlled, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal.
Classification of metal shearing machine under HS 8462.39
Metal shearing machines are classified under HS code 8462.39, which specifically covers machine-tools for working metal by shearing, other than those that are numerically controlled (NC). The classification logic follows the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, placing these machines in Chapter 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances). Because these machines perform a subtractive manufacturing process by cutting through metal sheets or plates using a blade-like action without removing chips (unlike milling or drilling), they are categorized as shearing machines. The sub-heading 8462.39 is reserved for manual or semi-automatic machines that do not utilize a computerized numerical control system to automate the cutting path or dimensions, distinguishing them from the more advanced NC variants found in 8462.33.
- Covers
- Manual guillotine shears for sheet metal
- Hydraulic plate shearing machines (non-NC)
- Mechanical power shears for metal fabrication
- Alligator shears for scrap metal processing
- Foot-operated metal shears
- Bench-mounted industrial metal shears
- Also under 8462.39
- Accurshear Hydraulic Shears
- Cincinnati Mechanical Shears
- Piranha Shears
- Baileigh Industrial Shears
- Edwards Shears
Codes often confused with 8462.39
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion involves HS code 8462.33, which is designated for numerically controlled (NC) shearing machines. If the machine features a programmable logic controller (PLC) or a CNC interface to manage back-gauge positioning and stroke length, it must be moved to 8462.33. Additionally, combined punching and shearing machines are excluded from this code and are instead classified under 8462.49. Hand-held metal shears are also excluded, as they fall under Chapter 82 for hand tools or Chapter 8467 if they are power-operated hand tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846239 (the code used for metal shearing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846239 (the code used for metal shearing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 14% of world imports. Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 846239, not only metal shearing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $85M 36% of world exports
- 2 Italy $55M 23% of world exports
- 3 United States $12M 5.1% of world exports
World total: $238M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $45M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $41M 13% of world imports
- 3 Canada $18M 5.5% of world imports
Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $322M 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 metal shearing machine
Brazil classifies metal shearing machine under NCM 8462.39.00: HS 8462.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about metal shearing machine
What is the HS code for Metal shearing machine?
The HS code for Metal shearing machine is 846239 (Machine-tools; shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than numerically controlled, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal). The HS code for a non-numerically controlled metal shearing machine is 8462.39.
How do I classify Metal shearing machine for customs?
Metal shearing machine is classified under HS code 846239 — Machine-tools; shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than numerically controlled, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 8462.39 and 8462.33?
The distinction lies in the control system; 8462.33 is for machines equipped with Numerical Control (NC/CNC), while 8462.39 is for manual, mechanical, or hydraulic machines without such automated systems.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal shearing machine (HS 846239)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846239 (the code used for metal shearing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($85M, 36% of world exports), Italy ($55M) and the United States ($12M). World exports came to about $238M, 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 shearing machine (HS 846239)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846239 (the code used for metal shearing machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($45M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($41M) and Canada ($18M). World imports came to about $322M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Metal shearing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846239 for Metal shearing 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 shearing machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal shearing machine (HS 846239) is classified under NCM 8462.39.00.