Product classification
HS code for Tube drawing machine: 8463.10
Machine-tools, for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, draw-benches for bars, tubes, profiles, wire or the like.
Classification of tube drawing machine under HS 8463.10
The classification of a tube drawing machine under HS code 8463.10 is based on its function as a machine tool for working metal without the removal of material. Drawing is a process where metal is pulled through a die to reduce its cross-section and increase its length, typically performed on bars, tubes, profiles, or wire. This is categorized as "cold working" of metal. Heading 8463 covers machine tools that change the shape of metal through deformation rather than cutting or drilling. The subheading 8463.10 specifically identifies draw-benches. These machines are essential in the production of seamless tubes and precision piping. The classification is determined by the mechanical action (drawing) and the material being processed (metal, sintered metal carbides, or cermets). It does not include machines that work by rolling or extrusion, which have their own distinct headings within Chapter 84.
- Covers
- Cold draw-benches for steel tubing
- Hydraulic tube drawing machines
- Multi-pass wire and tube drawing benches
- Precision metal profile drawing equipment
- Also under 8463.10
- SMS Group draw benches
- Danieli draw benches
- Schumag draw benches
- Wafios wire drawing machines
Codes often confused with 8463.10
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8462, which covers machines for forging, hammering, or die-stamping. While both 8462 and 8463 involve metal deformation, drawing is a distinct process from forging. Another error is using 8459, which is for machines that remove material (like lathes or milling machines). Finally, 8477.20 is for extruders, which push material through a die rather than pulling it, and is usually for plastics.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846310 (the code used for tube drawing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846310 (the code used for tube drawing machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 12% 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 846310, not only tube drawing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $175M 31% of world exports
- 2 China $166M 29% of world exports
- 3 Italy $112M 20% of world exports
World total: $574M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $55M 12% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $37M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $34M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $452M 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 tube drawing machine
Brazil splits HS 8463.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8463.10.10Draw-benches for tubes
- 8463.10.90Draw-benches for bars, profiles or wire
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tube drawing machine
What is the HS code for Tube drawing machine?
The HS code for Tube drawing machine is 846310 (Machine-tools; for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, draw-benches for bars, tubes, profiles, wire or the like). The HS code for a metal tube drawing machine (draw-bench) is 8463.10.
How do I classify Tube drawing machine for customs?
Tube drawing machine is classified under HS code 846310 — Machine-tools; for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, draw-benches for bars, tubes, profiles, wire or the like. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a tube drawing machine the same as an extruder?
No. A drawing machine (8463.10) pulls metal through a die, while an extruder (8462 or 8477) pushes material through a die.
Which countries are the top exporters of tube drawing machine (HS 846310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846310 (the code used for tube drawing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($175M, 31% of world exports), China ($166M) and Italy ($112M). World exports came to about $574M, 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 drawing machine (HS 846310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846310 (the code used for tube drawing machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($55M, 12% of world imports), Türkiye ($37M) and the United States ($34M). World imports came to about $452M, 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 drawing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846310 for Tube drawing 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 drawing machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 846310 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for tube drawing machine depends on the product's details: 8463.10.10 (Draw-benches for tubes), 8463.10.90 (Draw-benches for bars, profiles or wire).