Product classification
HS code for Milling machine: 8459.69
Machine-tools, for milling by removing metal, not knee-type, other than numerically controlled.
Classification of milling machine under HS 8459.69
The milling machine described is classified under HS code 8459.69. Chapter 84 includes nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8459 covers machine-tools for drilling, boring, milling, threading, or tapping by removing metal. The specific subheading 8459.69 is for "other" milling machines that are not "knee-type" and are not "numerically controlled" (CNC). This classification is determined by the machine's primary function—milling metal—and the absence of computer-aided numerical control systems. It is essential to distinguish these from CNC machines which have different tariff implications. The classification follows the principle of specificity, where the machine's mechanical operation and lack of automation define its position within the 8459 hierarchy. These machines typically rely on manual handwheels or mechanical feeds to move the workpiece or the cutting tool.
- Covers
- Manual bed-type milling machines
- Universal milling machines (non-CNC)
- Horizontal milling machines (manual)
- Vertical milling machines (non-numerically controlled)
- Ram-type milling machines without CNC systems
- Also under 8459.69
- Cincinnati Milacron (older manual models)
- Induma (manual bed mills)
- F.P. Werkzeugmaschinen (manual)
- Zayer (older manual models)
- Harrison (manual milling)
Codes often confused with 8459.69
Common mistake. The most common error is misclassifying a manual milling machine under 8459.61, which is reserved for numerically controlled (CNC) machines. CNC machines possess an electronic control system that automates the milling process, whereas 8459.69 is for manual or mechanically controlled units. Another error involves 8459.59, which is for knee-type milling machines. A knee-type machine has a specific structural design where the table is supported by a "knee" that moves vertically on the column. If the machine is a bed-type or another configuration that does not utilize a knee-and-column design, 8459.69 is the correct residual category for non-CNC milling machines.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845969 (the code used for milling machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845969 (the code used for milling machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 7.9% of its exports here ($2.5M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 845969, not only milling machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $77M 31% of world exports
- 2 Germany $49M 20% of world exports
- 3 Italy $25M 10.0% of world exports
Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 7.9% of its exports here ($2.5M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $248M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $33M 12% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$24M 8.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 India $20M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $282M 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 code for milling machine
Brazil classifies milling machine under NCM 8459.69.00: HS 8459.69 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about milling machine
What is the HS code for Milling machine?
The HS code for Milling machine is 845969 (Machine-tools; for milling by removing metal, not knee-type, other than numerically controlled). The HS code for a non-numerically controlled, non-knee-type milling machine is 8459.69.
How do I classify Milling machine for customs?
Milling machine is classified under HS code 845969 — Machine-tools; for milling by removing metal, not knee-type, other than numerically controlled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include CNC milling machines?
No, CNC (numerically controlled) milling machines are classified under HS code 8459.61.
Which countries are the top exporters of milling machine (HS 845969)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845969 (the code used for milling machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($77M, 31% of world exports), Germany ($49M) and Italy ($25M). World exports came to about $248M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 7.9% of its exports here ($2.5M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of milling machine (HS 845969)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845969 (the code used for milling machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($33M, 12% of world imports), Russia (about $24M) and India ($20M). World imports came to about $282M, 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 Milling machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845969 for Milling 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 milling machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, milling machine (HS 845969) is classified under NCM 8459.69.00.