Product classification
HS code for Sharpening machine: 8460.39
Machine-tools, sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, other than numerically controlled.
Classification of sharpening machine under HS 8460.39
Sharpening machines that are not numerically controlled are classified under HS code 8460.39. Heading 8460 covers machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing, or otherwise finishing metal or cermets. Within this heading, the 8460.3x series is dedicated specifically to sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines. The distinction between 8460.31 and 8460.39 depends on the control system: 8460.31 is for numerically controlled (CNC) machines, while 8460.39 is the residual category for all other sharpening machines, typically those operated manually or via mechanical cams. These machines are characterized by their ability to restore the cutting edge of tools, such as drill bits, milling cutters, or saw blades, through the use of abrasive wheels or other grinding media.
- Covers
- Manual saw blade sharpening machines
- Bench-mounted drill bit sharpeners
- Manual tool and cutter grinders
- Universal sharpening machines without CNC systems
- Hand-operated grinding machines for industrial blades
- Also under 8460.39
- Deckel SO
- Darex V-390
- Harig 618
- K.O. Lee B600
- Clarkson Mk1
Codes often confused with 8460.39
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8460.31, which is only for machines equipped with a Numerical Control (NC) or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) unit. Another error is classifying small, portable sharpening devices under 8205, which covers hand tools. If the device is a machine-tool (typically power-operated and designed to be fixed to a floor, bench, or wall), it must stay in Chapter 84. Furthermore, if the machine is designed for grinding surfaces rather than sharpening edges, it might be misclassified under 8460.12 or 8460.29, which are for flat-surface or other grinding machines.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846039 (the code used for sharpening machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846039 (the code used for sharpening machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 846039, not only sharpening machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $39M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $24M 13% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $19M 10% of world exports
World total: $180M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $24M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $21M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $8.1M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $186M 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 sharpening machine
Brazil classifies sharpening machine under NCM 8460.39.00: HS 8460.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sharpening machine
What is the HS code for Sharpening machine?
The HS code for Sharpening machine is 846039 (Machine-tools; sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, other than numerically controlled). The HS code for a manual or non-numerically controlled sharpening machine is 8460.39.
How do I classify Sharpening machine for customs?
Sharpening machine is classified under HS code 846039 — Machine-tools; sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, other than numerically controlled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the sharpening machine is CNC-operated?
If the sharpening machine is numerically controlled, it should be classified under HS code 8460.31 instead of 8460.39.
Which countries are the top exporters of sharpening machine (HS 846039)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846039 (the code used for sharpening machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($39M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($24M) and Sweden ($19M). World exports came to about $180M, 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 sharpening machine (HS 846039)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846039 (the code used for sharpening machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($24M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($21M) and France ($8.1M). World imports came to about $186M, 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 Sharpening machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846039 for Sharpening 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 sharpening machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, sharpening machine (HS 846039) is classified under NCM 8460.39.00.