Product classification
HS code for Stamping press: 8462.62
Machine-tools, cold metal working presses, mechanical presses.
Classification of stamping press under HS 8462.62
A stamping press used for cold metal working is classified under HS code 8462.62. Heading 8462 covers machine-tools for working metal by forging, hammering, or die-stamping, as well as bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, or punching. Within this heading, the 8462.6x series specifically addresses presses for working metal. Sub-heading 8462.62 is designated for mechanical presses. These machines use mechanical energy, often via a flywheel and crankshaft or eccentric gear, to drive a ram that stamps or forms metal sheets. This classification is distinct from hydraulic presses (8462.61) or servo-presses (8462.63). The distinction is based on the drive mechanism of the machine. Proper classification requires technical documentation specifying that the press is mechanical and intended for cold-working processes rather than hot forging. This code is essential for the automotive and appliance manufacturing sectors where sheet metal stamping is a primary production method.
- Covers
- Mechanical power presses for metal stamping
- Eccentric stamping presses
- C-frame mechanical presses
- High-speed mechanical punching presses
- Transfer presses (mechanical)
- Also under 8462.62
- Schuler mechanical presses
- AIDA stamping presses
- Komatsu mechanical presses
- Seyi mechanical presses
Codes often confused with 8462.62
Common mistake. Users often confuse 8462.62 with 8462.11 or 8462.19, which cover closed die forging machines. The primary difference is the nature of the work: stamping presses under 8462.62 are generally used for sheet metal (cold working), whereas forging machines are often used for bulk metal deformation (often hot). Additionally, 8462.61 is frequently used incorrectly for mechanical presses; 8462.61 is strictly for hydraulic-driven machinery.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846262 (the code used for stamping press), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846262 (the code used for stamping press) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 11% of world imports. Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 846262, not only stamping press.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $495M 35% of world exports
- 2 Japan $211M 15% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $138M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$138M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $131M 11% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $101M 8.1% of world imports
Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $1.2B 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 stamping press
Brazil classifies stamping press under NCM 8462.62.00: HS 8462.62 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about stamping press
What is the HS code for Stamping press?
The HS code for Stamping press is 846262 (Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, mechanical presses). The HS code for a mechanical stamping press for cold metal working is 8462.62.
How do I classify Stamping press for customs?
Stamping press is classified under HS code 846262 — Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, mechanical presses. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a hydraulic stamping press classified here?
No, hydraulic presses are classified under HS code 8462.61, while mechanical ones fall under 8462.62.
Which countries are the top exporters of stamping press (HS 846262)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846262 (the code used for stamping press) in UN Comtrade data were China ($495M, 35% of world exports), Japan ($211M) and South Korea ($138M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 stamping press (HS 846262)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846262 (the code used for stamping press) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $138M, 11% of world imports), China ($131M) and Mexico ($101M). World imports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $320M of its heading 8462 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Stamping press the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846262 for Stamping 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 stamping press in Brazil?
In Brazil, stamping press (HS 846262) is classified under NCM 8462.62.00.