Product classification
HS code for Tube bending machine: 8462.59
Machine-tools, for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), for working metal, not numerically controlled.
Classification of tube bending machine under HS 8462.59
The classification of a tube bending machine under HS code 8462.59 is determined by its primary function as a machine tool for working metal without removing material. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, heading 8462 covers machine-tools for forging, hammering, die-stamping, bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, or notching metal. Subheading 8462.59 specifically addresses machines designed for working tube, pipe, hollow section, and bar that are not numerically controlled (NC). These machines utilize mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic force to deform metal profiles into specific curvatures. The classification depends on the machine being a stationary unit used for industrial or workshop applications. If the machine is not equipped with a computer-controlled system for automated precision (NC), it must be classified here rather than under the subheadings for numerically controlled equipment. The technical distinction lies in the manual or semi-automatic nature of the operation, where the operator or mechanical stops determine the bending parameters.
- Covers
- Manual hydraulic pipe benders
- Mechanical rotary draw benders (non-NC)
- Ram-style tube bending machines
- Roll benders for hollow sections (manual/mechanical)
- Exhaust pipe benders for automotive workshops
- 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. This code is frequently confused with HS code 8462.51, which is reserved for numerically controlled (NC or CNC) tube bending machines. The presence of a programmable logic controller (PLC) or computer interface usually moves the product to 8462.51. Additionally, hand-held portable tube benders may be classified under 8467.19 or 8467.89 if they are powered by an integrated motor or pneumatic system, as heading 8467 covers tools for working in the hand.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846259 (the code used for tube bending machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846259 (the code used for tube bending machine) 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 tube bending machine.
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 tube bending machine
Brazil classifies tube bending machine 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 tube bending machine
What is the HS code for Tube bending machine?
The HS code for Tube bending machine 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 tube bending machine is 8462.59.
How do I classify Tube bending machine for customs?
Tube bending machine 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.
Does this code include CNC pipe benders?
No, CNC or numerically controlled pipe benders are classified under HS code 8462.51.
Which countries are the top exporters of tube bending machine (HS 846259)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846259 (the code used for tube bending machine) 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 tube bending machine (HS 846259)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846259 (the code used for tube bending machine) 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 Tube bending machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846259 for Tube bending 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 tube bending machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, tube bending machine (HS 846259) is classified under NCM 8462.59.00.