Product classification
HS code for Notching 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 notching machine under HS 8462.49
Notching machines are classified under HS code 8462.49. This code refers to machine-tools for working metal by punching, notching, or nibbling, excluding presses. The notching process involves removing a specific shape from the edge of a metal sheet or workpiece, which is a fundamental operation in metal fabrication and cabinetry. Subheading 8462.49 is specifically for machines that are not numerically controlled (non-CNC). These are typically manual, mechanical, or hydraulic machines where the operator manually sets the workpiece or the machine operates on a fixed cycle without computer-guided automation. The classification is determined by the machine's primary function (notching metal) and its lack of a numerical control system. This category includes a wide range of workshop equipment used for creating corner notches, tube notches, or custom profiles in flat metal products.
- Covers
- Manual corner notching machines
- Hydraulic metal notchers (non-CNC)
- Mechanical nibbling machines
- Pneumatic tube notchers
- Combined punching and shearing machines (non-CNC)
- Also under 8462.49
- Piranha Ironworkers
- Edwards Ironworkers
- Scotchman Ironworkers
- Baileigh Industrial Punching Machines
- Geka Ironworkers
Codes often confused with 8462.49
Common mistake. Notching machines are frequently misclassified under HS code 8462.41, which is the code for numerically controlled (CNC) punching or notching machines. The presence of a programmable logic controller (PLC) or computer interface usually moves the product to 8462.41. Additionally, they may be confused with 8462.39 (shearing machines); however, if the machine is designed to remove a specific shape rather than just cutting a straight line, it is properly classified as a notching machine.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846249 (the code used for notching machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846249 (the code used for notching 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 notching 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 notching machine
Brazil classifies notching 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 notching machine
What is the HS code for Notching machine?
The HS code for Notching 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 non-numerically controlled notching machine for metal is 8462.49.
How do I classify Notching machine for customs?
Notching 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.
What if the notching machine is for wood?
If the machine is designed for working wood, it would be classified under heading 8465 instead of 8462, which is strictly for metalworking.
Which countries are the top exporters of notching machine (HS 846249)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846249 (the code used for notching 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 notching machine (HS 846249)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846249 (the code used for notching 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 Notching machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846249 for Notching 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 notching machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, notching machine (HS 846249) is classified under NCM 8462.49.00.