Product classification

HS code for Ultrasonic cutting machine: 8456.20

Machine-tools, for working any material by removal of material, operated by ultrasonic processes.

Classification of ultrasonic cutting machine under HS 8456.20

Ultrasonic cutting machines are classified under HS code 8456.20. Heading 8456 covers machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, operated by various specialized processes such as laser, ultrasonic, or electrochemical means. Subheading 8456.20 specifically identifies machines that utilize ultrasonic processes to remove material. These machines work by vibrating a cutting tool at high frequencies, which, when combined with an abrasive slurry or direct contact, allows for precise cutting of hard or brittle materials. The classification depends on the \"removal of material\" criterion. If the machine cuts by vibrating a blade to slice through material (like food or fabric) without removing a kerf or creating waste dust, it might be scrutinized, but generally, industrial ultrasonic cutters designed for material shaping fall here. This heading is part of the machine-tool section of Chapter 84, which requires the machine to be stationary and designed for industrial or workshop use.

Covers
  • Ultrasonic machines for cutting glass or ceramics
  • Ultrasonic food slicing machines (industrial)
  • Ultrasonic fabric and textile cutters
  • Ultrasonic plastic trimming machines
  • CNC ultrasonic machining centers
Also under 8456.20
  • DMG MORI ULTRASONIC series
  • Sonotec ultrasonic machining systems
  • Telsonic ultrasonic equipment
  • Branson ultrasonic machines

Codes often confused with 8456.20

Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these under 8515.80, which is for ultrasonic welding or slitting where no material is removed. Another common misclassification is 8467.29 for handheld ultrasonic tools, as 8456 is reserved for machine-tools that are not handheld. Finally, 8465 for woodworking machines is incorrect if the primary cutting mechanism is ultrasonic.

8515.80Welding machines and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8515, whether or not capable of cutting8467.29Tools; for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor; other than saws and drills84.56Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam, or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines84.65Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials

Top exporters and importers of HS 845620 (the code used for ultrasonic cutting machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845620 (the code used for ultrasonic cutting machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% 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 845620, not only ultrasonic cutting machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $29M
  2. 2 China $13M
  3. 3 Italy $9.0M

World total: $109M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $18M
  2. 2 India $14M
  3. 3 China $9.4M

World total: $104M 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 ultrasonic cutting machine

Brazil splits HS 8456.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about ultrasonic cutting machine

What is the HS code for Ultrasonic cutting machine?

The HS code for Ultrasonic cutting machine is 845620 (Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, operated by ultrasonic processes). The HS code for an industrial ultrasonic cutting machine is 8456.20.

How do I classify Ultrasonic cutting machine for customs?

Ultrasonic cutting machine is classified under HS code 845620 — Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, operated by ultrasonic processes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between 8456 and 8515 for ultrasonic machines?

Heading 8456 is for machines that remove material (subtractive), while 8515 is for machines that join materials (welding) or slit them without removing any material.

Which countries are the top exporters of ultrasonic cutting machine (HS 845620)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845620 (the code used for ultrasonic cutting machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($29M, 27% of world exports), China ($13M) and Italy ($9.0M). World exports came to about $109M, 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 ultrasonic cutting machine (HS 845620)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 845620 (the code used for ultrasonic cutting machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($18M, 17% of world imports), India ($14M) and China ($9.4M). World imports came to about $104M, 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 Ultrasonic cutting machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 845620 for Ultrasonic cutting 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 ultrasonic cutting machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 845620 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for ultrasonic cutting machine depends on the product's details: 8456.20.10 (CNC ultrasonic machine tools), 8456.20.90 (Non-CNC ultrasonic machine tools).