Product classification

HS code for Metal straightening machine: 8462.26

Machine-tools, bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled bending, folding, straightening or fattening machines (not press brakes, panel benders or roll forming machines).

Classification of metal straightening machine under HS 8462.26

Metal straightening machines are classified under HS code 846226, which falls within Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System, covering nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8462 pertains to machine-tools for working metal by forging, hammering, or die-stamping, as well as machines for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening metal. The subheading 846226 is reserved for numerically controlled (NC) machines designed for straightening or flattening. Classification is determined by the machine's primary function—altering the shape of metal without removing material—and its control system. Since these machines utilize computer numerical control (CNC) to automate the straightening process, they are distinguished from manual or mechanically controlled counterparts. The classification follows General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. These machines are essential in industrial metalworking for ensuring that bars, tubes, or sheets meet precise linearity specifications before further processing.

Covers
  • CNC wire straightening and cutting machines
  • Numerically controlled plate flattening machines
  • Automatic tube straightening machines
  • NC bar straightening equipment
  • Precision metal leveling machines with digital controls
Also under 8462.26

Faccin 4-Roll Plate Bending Machine (NC), Davi Plate Rolls (NC), Gasparini Bending Machines (NC), MG S.r.l. Plate Bending Machines, Roundo Plate Bending Machines

Codes often confused with 8462.26

Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion involves HS code 846222, which covers straightening or flattening machines that are not numerically controlled. Additionally, 846223 is often confused with this code, but it is specifically for numerically controlled press brakes. Roll forming machines, which may appear similar in function, are classified under 846224. It is also important to distinguish these from metal-rolling mills under heading 8455, which reduce the thickness of metal rather than simply straightening it.

8462.22Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled8462.23Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled press brakes8462.24Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled panel benders84.55Metal-rolling mills and rolls therefor

Top exporters and importers of HS 846226 (the code used for metal straightening machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846226 (the code used for metal straightening machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 846226, not only metal straightening machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $269M
  2. 2 Malaysia $105M
  3. 3 China $92M

World total: $655M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $142M
  2. 2 Mexico $67M
  3. 3 India $37M

World total: $649M 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 straightening machine

Brazil classifies metal straightening machine under NCM 8462.26.00: HS 8462.26 with 00 added.

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

Questions about metal straightening machine

What is the HS code for Metal straightening machine?

The HS code for Metal straightening machine is 846226 (Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled bending, folding, straightening or fattening machines (not press brakes, panel benders or roll forming machines)). The HS code for a numerically controlled metal straightening machine is 846226. If the machine is not numerically controlled, it falls under 846222.

How do I classify Metal straightening machine for customs?

Metal straightening machine is classified under HS code 846226 — Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled bending, folding, straightening or fattening machines (not press brakes, panel benders or roll forming machines). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include machines for straightening wire?

Yes, provided the wire straightening machine is numerically controlled and designed for working metal, it is classified under 846226.

Which countries are the top exporters of metal straightening machine (HS 846226)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846226 (the code used for metal straightening machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($269M, 41% of world exports), Malaysia ($105M) and China ($92M). World exports came to about $655M, 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 straightening machine (HS 846226)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 846226 (the code used for metal straightening machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($142M, 22% of world imports), Mexico ($67M) and India ($37M). World imports came to about $649M, 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 straightening machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 846226 for Metal straightening 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 straightening machine in Brazil?

In Brazil, metal straightening machine (HS 846226) is classified under NCM 8462.26.00.