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8459.70

Subheading in 8459 — Machine-tools

Machine-tools — other threading or tapping machines

$1.4MIndia’s exports in 2025
47countries bought from India in 2025
40tonnes shipped in 2025
7%of 8459 exports

India’s exports, year by year

US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. United Arab Emirates
  2. Malaysia
  3. Egypt
  4. Saudi Arabia
  5. Bhutan
  6. Sweden
  7. Algeria
  8. USA
  9. Nepal
  10. Qatar

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
8459.70.10Other threading or tapping machines: Threading machines18%
8459.70.20Other threading or tapping machines: Tapping machines18%

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

Other codes in 8459

8459.29Machine-tools — other types$11M in 20258459.69Machine-tools — other types$2.8M in 20258459.59Machine-tools — other types$1.5M in 20258459.10Way-type unit head machines$840K in 20258459.31Machine-tools — other boring-milling machines: Numerically controlled$750K in 20258459.39Machine-tools — other types$600K in 20258459.61Numerically controlled$460K in 20258459.21Machine-tools — other drilling machines: Numerically controlled$350K in 20258459.51Numerically controlled$330K in 2025