Product classification
HS code for Wire forming machine: 8463.30
Machine-tools, machines for working wire, without removing material.
Classification of wire forming machine under HS 8463.30
Wire forming machines are classified under HS code 8463.30. This code falls under Heading 8463, which covers machine-tools for working metal or cermets without removing material, other than those of heading 8462. Specifically, 8463.30 is reserved for machines designed for working wire. These machines operate by bending, coiling, or twisting wire into specific shapes, such as springs, clips, or mesh, without the use of cutting tools that remove metal shavings. The classification is determined by the machine's primary function of shaping wire through mechanical force. Under the Harmonized System, the distinction between headings 8456 to 8463 is based on the method of metalworking. Since wire forming involves deformation rather than removal of material, and is specific to wire, 8463.30 is the most specific and appropriate code. This includes both manual and highly automated computer numerical control (CNC) machines, as the method of control does not alter the fundamental classification of the machine tool.
- Covers
- CNC wire bending machines
- Automatic spring coiling machines
- Wire straightening and cutting machines
- Wire twisting and weaving machines
- Mechanical wire forming presses
- 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 misclassified under HS code 8462.29, which covers bending, folding, or flattening machines for flat metal products. However, 8463.30 is more specific for wire. They may also be confused with HS code 8479.81, which is a residual category for machines for treating metal. Because 8463.30 specifically describes wire-working machine tools, it takes precedence over the general machinery heading of 8479 according to GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 846330 (the code used for wire forming machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 846330 (the code used for wire forming 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 forming 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 forming machine
Brazil classifies wire forming 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 forming machine
What is the HS code for Wire forming machine?
The HS code for Wire forming machine is 846330 (Machine-tools; machines for working wire, without removing material). The primary HS code for machines that work wire without removing material is 8463.30.
How do I classify Wire forming machine for customs?
Wire forming machine is classified under HS code 846330 — Machine-tools; machines for working wire, without removing material. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are CNC wire benders classified differently than manual ones?
No, both CNC and manual wire forming machines are classified under 8463.30, as the HS code focuses on the mechanical function of the machine rather than its electronic control system.
Which countries are the top exporters of wire forming machine (HS 846330)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 846330 (the code used for wire forming 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 forming machine (HS 846330)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 846330 (the code used for wire forming 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 forming machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 846330 for Wire forming 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 forming machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, wire forming machine (HS 846330) is classified under NCM 8463.30.00.