Product classification
HS code for Metalworking press: 8462.90
Machine-tools, (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-forging, for bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling metal, n.e.c. in heading 8462.
Classification of metalworking press under HS 8462.90
Metalworking presses are classified under HS code 846290. This heading covers machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering, or die-forging, as well as machines for bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, or notching. The specific subheading 846290 is a residual category for presses that are not numerically controlled and are not specifically identified as hydraulic presses or other specific types mentioned in the 8462 sub-hierarchy (depending on the specific year's HS version). The fundamental principle for classification under 8462 is that the machine works the metal without removing any material. Instead, it reshapes the metal through the application of force. This includes mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or servo-driven presses. The classification is determined by the machine's primary mechanical action and its intended use in the metal-forming industry. It is essential to distinguish between machines that perform a single function and multi-purpose machines, as the latter are classified according to the principal function per Note 3 to Section XVI.
- Covers
- Hydraulic forging presses
- Mechanical power presses for metal forming
- Pneumatic punching presses
- Metal shearing machines (guillotines)
- Bending brakes and folding machines
- Extrusion presses for metal profiles
- Also under 8462.90
- Amada press brakes
- Trumpf punching machines
- Bystronic bending machines
- Faccin plate rolls
- Ercolina tube benders
Codes often confused with 8462.90
Common mistake. Metalworking presses are often confused with machines in heading 8463, which covers other machine-tools for working metal without removing material, such as drawing machines or thread rolling machines. They are also frequently misclassified under 8461 if the user incorrectly believes the machine 'cuts' metal in a way that removes material (like a saw), whereas a press 'shears' or 'punches' it. Additionally, general-purpose laboratory presses might be wrongly classified here instead of 8479 if they are not specifically designed for metalworking.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846290 (the code used for metalworking press), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846290 (the code used for metalworking press) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 14% 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 846290, not only metalworking press.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $144M 15% of world exports
- 2 Italy $135M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $124M 13% of world exports
World total: $957M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $157M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $114M 10% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $111M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 code for metalworking press
Brazil classifies metalworking press under NCM 8462.90.00: HS 8462.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about metalworking press
What is the HS code for Metalworking press?
The HS code for Metalworking press is 846290 (Machine-tools; (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-forging, for bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling metal, n.e.c. in heading 8462). The HS code for various metalworking presses not specified in other subheadings is 846290.
How do I classify Metalworking press for customs?
Metalworking press is classified under HS code 846290 — Machine-tools; (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-forging, for bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling metal, n.e.c. in heading 8462. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between HS 8461 and 8462?
HS 8461 is for machines that remove metal (creating chips/swarf), while HS 8462 is for machines that form or shape metal through force without removing material.
Which countries are the top exporters of metalworking press (HS 846290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846290 (the code used for metalworking press) in UN Comtrade data were China ($144M, 15% of world exports), Italy ($135M) and Germany ($124M). World exports came to about $957M, 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 press (HS 846290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846290 (the code used for metalworking press) in UN Comtrade data were India ($157M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($114M) and Türkiye ($111M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Metalworking press the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846290 for Metalworking press 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 press in Brazil?
In Brazil, metalworking press (HS 846290) is classified under NCM 8462.90.00.