Product classification
HS code for Wire bending machine: 8463.30
Machine-tools, machines for working wire, without removing material.
Classification of wire bending machine under HS 8463.30
A wire bending machine is classified under HS code 8463.30. This code falls within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8463 is reserved for machine-tools for working metal or cermets, without removing material, other than those of heading 8462. Wire bending machines function by deforming the metal wire into specific shapes through mechanical force rather than cutting or grinding away material. Subheading 8463.30 is the dedicated category for machines specifically designed for working wire. This includes both CNC-controlled automated systems and manual mechanical benders used in industrial settings. The classification is driven by the machine's primary function: the manipulation of wire into two-dimensional or three-dimensional forms. Because these machines do not remove metal chips or shavings during the primary bending process, they are excluded from headings like 8459 or 8460 and are placed in the non-removal category of 8463.
- Covers
- CNC 3D wire bending machines
- Automatic spring-making machines (bending type)
- Manual wire stirrup benders
- Wire forming machines for automotive seat frames
- Universal wire bending centers
- Pneumatic wire bending jigs
- Also under 8463.30
- Wafios wire bending machines
- Itaya spring formers
- Shinko spring machines
- AIM wire formers
- Gabella wire machines
Codes often confused with 8463.30
Common mistake. These machines are often confused with HS code 8462.21 or 8462.29, which cover bending, folding, or flattening machines for flat-surface metal work. However, 8463.30 is more specific for 'wire' work. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 8479.89 (other machinery), but since 8463 specifically describes metal-working machine tools, it must be used according to GRI 3(a), which requires the most specific description.
Top exporters and importers of HS 846330 (the code used for wire bending machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846330 (the code used for wire bending machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 8.0% of its exports here ($2.2M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 846330, not only wire bending machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $206M 41% of world exports
- 2 Italy $104M 21% of world exports
- 3 Japan $28M 5.6% of world exports
Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 8.0% of its exports here ($2.2M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $500M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $113M 19% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $29M 4.9% of world imports
- 3 India $29M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $594M 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 wire bending machine
Brazil classifies wire bending machine under NCM 8463.30.00: HS 8463.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wire bending machine
What is the HS code for Wire bending machine?
The HS code for Wire bending machine is 846330 (Machine-tools; machines for working wire, without removing material). The correct HS code for a wire bending machine is 8463.30.
How do I classify Wire bending machine for customs?
Wire bending machine is classified under HS code 846330 — Machine-tools; machines for working wire, without removing material. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines that also cut the wire?
Yes, if the primary function is bending and the cutting is an auxiliary step to finish the formed part, it remains under 8463.30.
Which countries are the top exporters of wire bending machine (HS 846330)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846330 (the code used for wire bending machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($206M, 41% of world exports), Italy ($104M) and Japan ($28M). World exports came to about $500M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 8.0% of its exports here ($2.2M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of wire bending machine (HS 846330)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846330 (the code used for wire bending machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($113M, 19% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($29M) and India ($29M). World imports came to about $594M, 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 Wire bending machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846330 for Wire 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 wire bending machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, wire bending machine (HS 846330) is classified under NCM 8463.30.00.