Product classification

HS code for Polishing machine: 8460.90

Machine-tools, for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460.

Classification of polishing machine under HS 8460.90

A polishing machine designed for metalworking is classified under HS code 8460.90. This classification applies to machine-tools used for finishing metal, sintered metal carbides, or cermets through the use of abrasives, grinding stones, or polishing products. Heading 8460 specifically excludes machines that operate by removing material through laser, ultrasonic, or electrochemical processes. The subcode 8460.90 is used for machines that do not fall under the more specific categories of flat-surface grinding or cylindrical grinding machines. These machines are typically used in industrial settings to achieve a high-gloss finish or to remove burrs from metal components. To remain in this chapter, the machine must be a stationary machine-tool; portable hand-held polishing tools are classified elsewhere.

Covers
  • Industrial metal buffing machines
  • Automatic metal polishing lathes
  • Vibratory finishing machines for metal parts
  • Deburring machines for sintered metal carbides
  • Centerless polishing machines for metal tubes
Also under 8460.90
  • Timesavers 42 Series
  • Rösler R 220 EC
  • Walther Trowal
  • Dynabrade Orbital Sander (industrial)
  • Extrude Hone AFM

Codes often confused with 8460.90

Common mistake. Polishing machines are often misclassified under 8464.20 if they are intended for working stone, ceramics, or glass. If the machine is designed for woodworking, it falls under 8465. Furthermore, hand-held electric polishing tools are classified under 8467.29. It is critical to identify the material being worked (metal vs. non-metal) and the portability of the tool to ensure the correct code is applied.

8464.20Machine-tools; grinding or polishing machines, for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass84.65Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials8467.29Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; other than saws and drills

Top exporters and importers of HS 846090 (the code used for polishing machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846090 (the code used for polishing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.8% 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 846090, not only polishing machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $254M
  2. 2 Switzerland $118M
  3. 3 Germany $49M

World total: $651M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $53M
  2. 2 India $45M
  3. 3 Germany $43M

World total: $547M 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 codes for polishing machine

Brazil splits HS 8460.90 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8460.90.11CNC polishing machines, five or more heads
  • 8460.90.12CNC multi-head grinders with rotary work-holder
  • 8460.90.19Other CNC deburring or finishing machines
  • 8460.90.90Non-CNC deburring, polishing or finishing machines

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about polishing machine

What is the HS code for Polishing machine?

The HS code for Polishing machine is 846090 (Machine-tools; for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460).

How do I classify Polishing machine for customs?

Polishing machine is classified under HS code 846090 — Machine-tools; for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for a metal polishing machine?

The HS code for stationary machine-tools used for polishing metal is 8460.90.

Does this code include floor polishers?

No, domestic or industrial floor polishers are classified under 8479 or 8508 depending on their design and function.

Which countries are the top exporters of polishing machine (HS 846090)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846090 (the code used for polishing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($254M, 39% of world exports), Switzerland ($118M) and Germany ($49M). World exports came to about $651M, 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 polishing machine (HS 846090)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 846090 (the code used for polishing machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($53M, 9.8% of world imports), India ($45M) and Germany ($43M). World imports came to about $547M, 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 Polishing machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 846090 for Polishing 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 polishing machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 846090 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for polishing machine depends on the product's details: 8460.90.11 (CNC polishing machines, five or more heads), 8460.90.12 (CNC multi-head grinders with rotary work-holder), 8460.90.19 (Other CNC deburring or finishing machines), 8460.90.90 (Non-CNC deburring, polishing or finishing machines).