HS Code 8457Machining centres, unit construction machines (single station) and multi-station transfer machines for working metal

What HS code 8457 covers

Heading 8457 is for metalworking machine tools that do many jobs in one setup. Think of a machine that cuts, drills and finishes a metal part without a person moving the part between machines. The same number is used as an HSN code 8457 in India, so you may see it under either name.

The heading sits in Chapter 84 machinery, which belongs to Section XVI. Inside the chapter, 8457 is one of the machine-tools for working metal, next to the lathes, drilling machines and grinding machines described below.

Only complete machines of these three kinds belong here. Parts and add-ons are classified somewhere else, which the neighbours section explains.

Six-digit codes under 8457: how to choose the right one

The heading splits by the way the machine is built. Ask one question: is it a general machining centre, a single-station unit machine, or a line of linked stations?

• 845710 is for machining centres. These are flexible machines, not tied to one part. Pick this code when the machine can be set up for many different jobs.
• They are built from standard units and work the metal at one position.
• The metal part moves from one station to the next, and each station does its own step.

HS 8457 vs nearby machine-tool headings

Wrong picks usually come from the neighbours. Check the machine against this list before you file or search.

Do not use 8457 for a machine that only does one type of cut. Those fit better in the headings below.

• 8456: machine-tools that remove material by laser, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, plasma arc and similar processes, plus water-jet cutting machines.
• 8458: lathes for removing metal.
• 8459: machine-tools, including way-type unit head machines, for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping.
• 8461: machines for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting, sawing and similar work.
• 8466: parts and accessories for headings 8456 to 8465, such as work holders and tool holders.

HS 8457 import and export data

Importers and exporters of machining centres leave a trail in customs filings. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries.

Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.

Start with the import data or export data pages, then narrow to 8457 or to a single six-digit code. Search the live records by country to see current activity. If you are unsure of your code, try the HS code classifier first.

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