HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8454.30 – Casting machines; of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries
HS code 8454.30 is the 6-digit subheading for casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries. It is used for continuous casting machines, die casting machines, sand casting machines, centrifugal casting machines and investment casting machines.
What HS 8454.30 covers
This HS code covers a wide range of casting machines essential for shaping molten metal into various forms within metallurgy and metal foundries. These machines are critical for producing semi-finished products like billets, blooms, and slabs through continuous casting, or finished parts via processes like die casting, sand casting, and investment casting. They enable high-volume, precise production of metal components for diverse industries, including automotive, construction, and aerospace. Importers are typically large-scale metal producers, automotive manufacturers, and specialized foundries globally. Exporters are often global leaders in heavy machinery and automation, offering advanced casting technologies. The trade reflects the global demand for metal products and the continuous innovation in casting techniques to achieve higher efficiency and product quality.
- Covers
- Continuous casting machines
- Die casting machines
- Sand casting machines
- Centrifugal casting machines
- Investment casting machines
- Pressure die casting machines
- Gravity die casting machines
- Lost-wax casting machines
- Examples
- SMS Group continuous caster
- Bühler die casting machine
- Italpresse Gauss die casting machine
- Danieli continuous casting machine
Codes often confused with 8454.30
Common mistake. Could be confused with metal-forming presses (8462) or other metalworking machinery, but 845430 is specifically for *casting machines* that solidify molten metal into a desired shape.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 845430, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 845430 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $375M 39% of world exports
- 2 Japan $153M 16% of world exports
- 3 Italy $98M 10% of world exports
World total: $963M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $257M 22% of world imports
- 2 United States $116M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $115M 9.8% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 codes for 8454.30 3
Brazil splits HS 8454.30 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8454.30.10 Pressure die-casting machinesSob pressão
- 8454.30.20 Centrifugal casting machinesPor centrifugação
- 8454.30.90 Other metal casting machinesOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.54 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8454.30
What is HS code 845430?
HS code 845430 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Casting machines; of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries. This HS code covers a wide range of casting machines essential for shaping molten metal into various forms within metallurgy and metal foundries. These machines are critical for producing semi-finished products like billets, blooms, and slabs through continuous casting, or finished parts via processes like die casting, sand casting, and investment casting. They enable high-volume, precise production of metal components for diverse industries, including automotive, construction, and aerospace. Importers are typically large-scale metal producers, automotive manufacturers, and specialized foundries globally. Exporters are often global leaders in heavy machinery and automation, offering advanced casting technologies. The trade reflects the global demand for metal products and the continuous innovation in casting techniques to achieve higher efficiency and product quality.
What products fall under HS code 845430?
Continuous casting machines, Die casting machines, Sand casting machines, Centrifugal casting machines, Investment casting machines, Pressure die casting machines, Gravity die casting machines, Lost-wax casting machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 845430?
Could be confused with metal-forming presses (8462) or other metalworking machinery, but 845430 is specifically for *casting machines* that solidify molten metal into a desired shape.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 845430?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 845430 in UN Comtrade data were China ($375M, 39% of world exports), Japan ($153M) and Italy ($98M). World exports came to about $963M, 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 goods under HS code 845430?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 845430 in UN Comtrade data were India ($257M, 22% of world imports), the United States ($116M) and Mexico ($115M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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.
How is HS code 845430 structured?
HS code 845430 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (54) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 845430?
Brazil splits HS code 845430 into 3 NCM codes: 8454.30.10 (Pressure die-casting machines), 8454.30.20 (Centrifugal casting machines), 8454.30.90 (Other metal casting machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.