Product classification
HS code for Metalworking machine parts: 8466.94
Machine-tools, parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466.
Classification of metalworking machine parts under HS 8466.94
Parts for metalworking machines are classified under HS code 8466.94. This code is found in Chapter 84, which covers mechanical appliances. Heading 8466 is a dedicated parts heading for machine tools of headings 8456 to 8465. To be classified under 8466.94, the part must be suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading 8462 (forging, die-stamping, etc.) or 8463 (other metalworking machines). This follows GRI 1 and Note 2 to Section XVI, which dictates how parts of machinery are to be classified. If a part is a general-purpose item, such as a nut, bolt, or spring, it is classified by its material in Chapter 73 or elsewhere. However, if the part is specifically designed for a metal-forming press or a wire-drawing machine, it falls under 8466.94. This includes items like specialized frames, beds, and non-interchangeable mechanical components that are essential for the machine's operation. Accurate classification requires identifying the specific machine the part is intended for and ensuring it does not fall under a more specific heading for a particular type of component.
- Covers
- Die-stamping press components
- Parts for wire-drawing machines
- Components for hydraulic presses used in metal forming
- Specialized frames for 8462 machines
- Beds and bases for metalworking machine tools
- Also under 8466.94
- Amada press brake tooling
- Trumpf punching tools
- Schuler press parts
- SMS Group rolling mill components
- Vargus thread rolling dies
Codes often confused with 8466.94
Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 8466.93, which covers parts for machines of headings 8456 to 8461, such as lathes or milling machines. It is also confused with general-purpose parts like bearings (8482) or screws (7318), which are classified by their own material or function regardless of the machine they are used in. Interchangeable tools are also excluded.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846694 (the code used for metalworking machine parts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846694 (the code used for metalworking machine parts) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 846694, not only metalworking machine parts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $468M 12% of world exports
- 2 Italy $466M 12% of world exports
- 3 China $423M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $596M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $324M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $222M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $4.1B 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 codes for metalworking machine parts
Brazil splits HS 8466.94 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8466.94.10Forging and hot-forming machine parts, accessories
- 8466.94.20Sheet bending/folding machine parts, accessories
- 8466.94.90Other metal-forming machine parts and accessories
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about metalworking machine parts
What is the HS code for Metalworking machine parts?
The HS code for Metalworking machine parts is 846694 (Machine-tools; parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466). The HS code for parts and accessories for the machines of heading 8462 or 8463 is 8466.94.
How do I classify Metalworking machine parts for customs?
Metalworking machine parts is classified under HS code 846694 — Machine-tools; parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are cutting tools included here?
No, interchangeable tools for machine tools (such as drill bits or milling cutters) are generally classified in Chapter 82.
Which countries are the top exporters of metalworking machine parts (HS 846694)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846694 (the code used for metalworking machine parts) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($468M, 12% of world exports), Italy ($466M) and China ($423M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 metalworking machine parts (HS 846694)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846694 (the code used for metalworking machine parts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($596M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($324M) and Mexico ($222M). World imports came to about $4.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Metalworking machine parts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846694 for Metalworking machine parts 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 metalworking machine parts in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 846694 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for metalworking machine parts depends on the product's details: 8466.94.10 (Forging and hot-forming machine parts, accessories), 8466.94.20 (Sheet bending/folding machine parts, accessories), 8466.94.90 (Other metal-forming machine parts and accessories).