Product classification
HS code for Pipe bender: 8462.59
Machine-tools, for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), for working metal, not numerically controlled.
Classification of pipe bender under HS 8462.59
A pipe bender is classified under HS code 8462.59. This code is part of Chapter 84, which encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8462 specifically covers machine-tools for working metal by forging, hammering, or die-stamping, as well as machines for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening metal. Subheading 8462.59 is designated for machine-tools used for working tubes, pipes, hollow sections, and bars that are not numerically controlled (non-CNC). This classification is determined by the machine's primary function—deforming metal pipe without removing material—and its lack of a computerized numerical control system. The machinery included here can be powered by various means, including hydraulic, pneumatic, or manual mechanical advantage, provided they are floor-standing or industrial machine tools. Portable hand-held versions may be classified elsewhere, but standard workshop pipe bending machines fall squarely here. The distinction between 8462.59 and other codes relies heavily on the fact that the machine is designed for metal; machines designed for bending plastic or glass pipes would be classified under different headings in Chapter 84 or 85.
- Covers
- Manual hydraulic pipe benders (floor-standing)
- Mechanical tube bending machines
- Rotary draw benders (non-CNC)
- Ram-style pipe bending machines
- Roll benders for metal tubes (non-CNC)
- Also under 8462.59
- Ercolina Tube Benders
- Baileigh Industrial Pipe Benders
- BendPak Tube Benders
- Ridgid Pipe Benders
- Promau Section Benders
Codes often confused with 8462.59
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is using 8462.51, which is reserved for numerically controlled (CNC) bending machines. Another common error is classifying manual, hand-held pipe benders under 8205.59 (hand tools), which is only appropriate for tools not mounted on a base or stand. Additionally, machines that bend pipe by heating it might be confused with industrial furnaces under 8417, but if the mechanical bending is the primary function, 8462 remains correct.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846259 (the code used for pipe bender), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846259 (the code used for pipe bender) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 8.9% 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 846259, not only pipe bender.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $56M 34% of world exports
- 2 Italy $29M 18% of world exports
- 3 Germany $25M 15% of world exports
World total: $163M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $16M 8.9% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $11M 6.0% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$10M 5.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $178M 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 pipe bender
Brazil classifies pipe bender under NCM 8462.59.00: HS 8462.59 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pipe bender
What is the HS code for Pipe bender?
The HS code for Pipe bender is 846259 (Machine-tools; for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), for working metal, not numerically controlled). The HS code for a non-numerically controlled pipe bending machine tool is 8462.59.
How do I classify Pipe bender for customs?
Pipe bender is classified under HS code 846259 — Machine-tools; for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), for working metal, not numerically controlled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between HS 8462.51 and 8462.59?
HS 8462.51 is used for pipe and tube bending machines that are numerically controlled (CNC), while 8462.59 is for those that are not numerically controlled.
Which countries are the top exporters of pipe bender (HS 846259)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846259 (the code used for pipe bender) in UN Comtrade data were China ($56M, 34% of world exports), Italy ($29M) and Germany ($25M). World exports came to about $163M, 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 pipe bender (HS 846259)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846259 (the code used for pipe bender) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($16M, 8.9% of world imports), Thailand ($11M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $10M). World imports came to about $178M, 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 Pipe bender the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846259 for Pipe bender 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 pipe bender in Brazil?
In Brazil, pipe bender (HS 846259) is classified under NCM 8462.59.00.