Product classification
HS code for Servo press: 8462.63
Machine-tools, cold metal working presses, servo-presses.
Classification of servo press under HS 8462.63
A servo press is classified under HS code 8462.63. This classification was specifically introduced or clarified in recent HS updates (2022) to account for the technological shift in metalworking machinery. Heading 8462 covers machine tools for working metal by forging, hammering, or die-stamping, as well as presses for working metal. The subheading 8462.63 specifically identifies servo-presses used for cold working of metal. A servo press is distinguished from traditional mechanical or hydraulic presses by its use of a servo motor to drive the ram, allowing for precise control of the stroke, speed, and pressure. This classification is based on the machine's mechanical operation and its primary application in metal forming. The move to a specific code for servo-presses reflects the need for better statistical tracking of advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Covers
- Direct-drive servo presses
- Link-motion servo presses
- Precision metal forming servo presses
- Cold-stamping servo presses
- Servo-driven punching machines
- CNC servo-controlled metal presses
- Also under 8462.63
- AIDA servo presses
- Komatsu servo presses
- Schuler servo presses
- Stamtec servo presses
Codes often confused with 8462.63
Common mistake. Before the 2022 update, servo presses were often classified under 8462.91 (hydraulic presses) or 8462.99 (other mechanical presses). Misclassification still occurs when users apply the old codes or confuse servo presses with standard mechanical presses (8462.62). It is also important not to confuse these with forging machines (8462.10) or bending/folding machines (8462.2x), even if those machines use servo motors. The classification 8462.63 is specifically for the 'press' function in cold metal working.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846263 (the code used for servo press), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846263 (the code used for servo press) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 846263, not only servo press.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $127M 34% of world exports
- 2 Japan $101M 27% of world exports
- 3 China $42M 11% of world exports
World total: $379M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $56M 17% of world imports
- 2 China $45M 13% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $39M 12% of world imports
World total: $335M 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 servo press
Brazil classifies servo press under NCM 8462.63.00: HS 8462.63 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about servo press
What is the HS code for Servo press?
The HS code for Servo press is 846263 (Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, servo-presses). The specific HS code for servo-presses used for cold working of metal is 8462.63.
How do I classify Servo press for customs?
Servo press is classified under HS code 846263 — Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, servo-presses. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to presses for plastic or wood?
No, HS code 8462 is strictly for metalworking. Presses for other materials like plastics or wood would be classified under 8477 or 8465, respectively.
Which countries are the top exporters of servo press (HS 846263)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846263 (the code used for servo press) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($127M, 34% of world exports), Japan ($101M) and China ($42M). World exports came to about $379M, 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 servo press (HS 846263)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846263 (the code used for servo press) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($56M, 17% of world imports), China ($45M) and Saudi Arabia ($39M). World imports came to about $335M, 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 Servo press the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846263 for Servo press 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 servo press in Brazil?
In Brazil, servo press (HS 846263) is classified under NCM 8462.63.00.