Product classification
HS code for Nibbling machine: 8462.49
Machine-tools, punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, other than numerically controlled, for working metal.
Classification of nibbling machine under HS 8462.49
A nibbling machine is classified under HS code 8462.49, which covers punching, notching, or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than numerically controlled. This classification is found in Chapter 84, which deals with nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. The classification logic is based on the machine's mechanical action: nibbling involves a rapidly reciprocating punch that cuts a series of overlapping holes to create a continuous slot or contour in sheet metal. Heading 8462 specifically addresses machine-tools for working metal by forging, hammering, or die-stamping, as well as machines for bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, or notching. Because a nibbling machine performs a specialized form of punching/shearing, it is categorized here. The distinction between 8462.41 (numerically controlled) and 8462.49 (other) is vital; manual or semi-automatic nibblers that do not utilize a computer-controlled system for automated positioning and execution fall into the 8462.49 category.
- Covers
- Manual bench-top nibbling machines
- Pneumatic stationary nibblers for sheet metal
- Electric stationary nibbling machines (non-CNC)
- Combined punching and nibbling machines
- Mechanical notching machines for metal plates
- Also under 8462.49
- Piranha Ironworkers
- Edwards Ironworkers
- Scotchman Ironworkers
- Baileigh Industrial Punching Machines
- Geka Ironworkers
Codes often confused with 8462.49
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 8462.41, which is reserved for numerically controlled (CNC) machines. If the machine has a programmable logic controller (PLC) or CNC interface, it must be moved to 8462.41. Another frequent error is HS code 8467.29, which covers hand-held power tools. If the nibbler is a portable, hand-held device rather than a stationary machine tool, it belongs in Chapter 8467. Finally, if the machine uses a laser or plasma beam instead of a mechanical punch, it would be classified under 8456.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846249 (the code used for nibbling machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846249 (the code used for nibbling machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 17% 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 846249, not only nibbling machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $102M 45% of world exports
- 2 United States $29M 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $12M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $227M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $50M 17% of world imports
- 2 United States $39M 14% of world imports
- 3 China $23M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $288M 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 nibbling machine
Brazil classifies nibbling machine under NCM 8462.49.00: HS 8462.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nibbling machine
What is the HS code for Nibbling machine?
The HS code for Nibbling machine is 846249 (Machine-tools; punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, other than numerically controlled, for working metal). The HS code for a stationary, non-numerically controlled nibbling machine is 8462.49.
How do I classify Nibbling machine for customs?
Nibbling machine is classified under HS code 846249 — Machine-tools; punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, other than numerically controlled, for working metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is a nibbler different from a shearing machine?
A shearing machine (8462.39) typically makes straight cuts across a sheet, while a nibbling machine (8462.49) uses a reciprocating punch to follow complex curves and contours.
Which countries are the top exporters of nibbling machine (HS 846249)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846249 (the code used for nibbling machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($102M, 45% of world exports), the United States ($29M) and Italy ($12M). World exports came to about $227M, 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 nibbling machine (HS 846249)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846249 (the code used for nibbling machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($50M, 17% of world imports), the United States ($39M) and China ($23M). World imports came to about $288M, 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 Nibbling machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846249 for Nibbling 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 nibbling machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, nibbling machine (HS 846249) is classified under NCM 8462.49.00.