Product classification
HS code for Vertical CNC mill: 8459.61
Machine-tools, for milling by removing metal, (not knee-type), numerically controlled.
Classification of vertical CNC mill under HS 8459.61
The classification of a Vertical CNC mill under HS code 8459.61 is determined by its primary function as a metal-removing machine tool and its control system. This code falls under Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8459 is reserved for machine-tools used for drilling, boring, milling, threading, or tapping by removing metal. The subheading 8459.61 is designated for milling machines that are numerically controlled (CNC) and are not of the knee-type. A vertical mill is characterized by a spindle axis that is oriented vertically, perpendicular to the worktable. The 'numerically controlled' designation implies that the machine operates via pre-programmed computer software, which is a critical distinction in the Harmonized System. Because these machines remove metal to shape a workpiece, they are distinct from machines that form metal through pressing or forging. The exclusion of 'knee-type' machines refers to the structural design; 8459.61 typically covers bed-type or bridge-type mills where the spindle head moves vertically rather than the table assembly moving on a knee. This classification is essential for customs as it distinguishes high-precision automated equipment from manual counterparts.
- Covers
- 3-axis CNC vertical machining centers
- 5-axis CNC vertical milling machines
- CNC bed-type vertical mills
- CNC bridge-type milling machines
- Vertical CNC drilling and milling machines
- Also under 8459.61
- DMG Mori CMX series
- Mazak VCN series
- Okuma MB series
- Haas VF series
- Hermle C series
Codes often confused with 8459.61
Common mistake. This product is frequently confused with HS code 8457.10. While both are CNC machines, 8457.10 is specifically for 'machining centers' which must have an automatic tool changer (ATC). If the vertical mill lacks an ATC, it must stay in 8459.61. Another common error is 8459.51, which is reserved for knee-type CNC milling machines.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845961 (the code used for vertical CNC mill), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845961 (the code used for vertical CNC mill) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 845961, not only vertical CNC mill.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $267M 25% of world exports
- 2 Germany $244M 23% of world exports
- 3 Italy $113M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $93M 11% of world imports
- 2 Italy $61M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 China $60M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $814M 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 vertical CNC mill
Brazil classifies vertical CNC mill under NCM 8459.61.00: HS 8459.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about vertical CNC mill
What is the HS code for Vertical CNC mill?
The HS code for Vertical CNC mill is 845961 (Machine-tools; for milling by removing metal, (not knee-type), numerically controlled). The primary HS code for a numerically controlled vertical milling machine (not knee-type) is 8459.61.
How do I classify Vertical CNC mill for customs?
Vertical CNC mill is classified under HS code 845961 — Machine-tools; for milling by removing metal, (not knee-type), numerically controlled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines with automatic tool changers?
No, if the machine features an automatic tool changer, it is classified as a machining center under HS code 8457.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of vertical CNC mill (HS 845961)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845961 (the code used for vertical CNC mill) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($267M, 25% of world exports), Germany ($244M) and Italy ($113M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 vertical CNC mill (HS 845961)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845961 (the code used for vertical CNC mill) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($93M, 11% of world imports), Italy ($61M) and China ($60M). World imports came to about $814M, 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 Vertical CNC mill the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845961 for Vertical CNC mill 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 vertical CNC mill in Brazil?
In Brazil, vertical CNC mill (HS 845961) is classified under NCM 8459.61.00.