HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8472.90 – Office machines; not elsewhere classified

HS code 8472.90 is the 6-digit subheading for office machines, not elsewhere classified. It is used for paper shredders, laminators, binding machines, dictation machines and cash registers (non-POS).

What HS 8472.90 covers

HS 847290 is a broad 'not elsewhere classified' category for office machines, covering a wide array of devices that facilitate administrative tasks beyond duplicating or mail handling. This code captures the diverse tools that enhance efficiency and organization in modern workplaces. Importers and exporters include office supply retailers, manufacturers of specialized office equipment, businesses, and educational institutions. Key aspects of this trade involve the continuous innovation in office automation, the demand for ergonomic and user-friendly designs, and the global market for products that support various administrative functions. This category reflects the ongoing evolution of office technology to meet diverse business needs.

Covers
  • Paper shredders
  • Laminators
  • Binding machines
  • Dictation machines
  • Cash registers (non-POS)
  • Coin counting machines
  • Time clocks
  • Electric staplers
  • Label printers
Examples
  • Fellowes Powershred 99Ci
  • GBC Fusion 6000L laminator
  • Olympia CM 941 cash register
  • Acroprint BioTouch time clock

Codes often confused with 8472.90

Common mistake. This code can be confused with 847210 (duplicating machines) or 847230 (mail handling) if a device has some overlapping features, but 847290 is for machines whose primary function isn't duplicating or mail. It's also distinct from 8470 (calculating machines) if the device's main purpose is not calculation.

8472.10Office machines; duplicating machines8472.30Office machines; for sorting or folding mail or for inserting mail in envelopes or bands, machines for opening, closing or sealing mail and machines for affixing or cancelling postage stamps84.70Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers

Top exporters and importers of HS code 847290, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847290 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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. 1 China $1.0B
  2. 2 Germany $630M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$385M

World total: $4.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $846M
  2. 2 Germany $247M
  3. 3 Canada $189M

World total: $4.4B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 8472.90 8

Brazil splits HS 8472.90 into 8 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 8472.90.10 ATMs and automatic banknote dispensersDistribuidores (dispensadores) automáticos de notas (papéis-moeda), incluindo os que efetuam outras operações bancárias
  2. 8472.90.20 Bank teller machines with authenticating deviceMáquinas do tipo utilizado em caixas de banco, com dispositivo para autenticar
  3. 8472.90.30 Coin and banknote sorting and counting machinesMáquinas para selecionar e contar moedas ou notas (papéis-moeda)
  4. 8472.90.40 Pencil sharpeners, punches, staplers and removersMáquinas apontadoras de lápis (apara-lápis), perfuradores, grampeadores e desgrampeadores
  5. 8472.90.5 Automatic document sorters, incorporating readers or recorders of item 8471.90.1Classificadoras automáticas de documentos, com leitores ou gravadores do item 8471.90.1 incorporados Group
  6. 8472.90.51 Document sorters, over 400 documents per minuteCom capacidade de classificação superior a 400 documentos por minuto
  7. 8472.90.59 Document sorters, up to 400 documents per minuteOutras
  8. 8472.90.9 OtherOutros Group
  9. 8472.90.91 Addressing and address plate embossing machinesMáquinas para imprimir endereços ou para estampar placas de endereços
  10. 8472.90.99 Other office machines not elsewhere specifiedOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.72 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8472.90

What is HS code 847290?

HS code 847290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Office machines; not elsewhere classified. HS 847290 is a broad 'not elsewhere classified' category for office machines, covering a wide array of devices that facilitate administrative tasks beyond duplicating or mail handling. This code captures the diverse tools that enhance efficiency and organization in modern workplaces. Importers and exporters include office supply retailers, manufacturers of specialized office equipment, businesses, and educational institutions. Key aspects of this trade involve the continuous innovation in office automation, the demand for ergonomic and user-friendly designs, and the global market for products that support various administrative functions. This category reflects the ongoing evolution of office technology to meet diverse business needs.

What products fall under HS code 847290?

Paper shredders, laminators, binding machines, dictation machines, cash registers (non-POS), coin counting machines, time clocks, electric staplers, label printers

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847290?

This code can be confused with 847210 (duplicating machines) or 847230 (mail handling) if a device has some overlapping features, but 847290 is for machines whose primary function isn't duplicating or mail. It's also distinct from 8470 (calculating machines) if the device's main purpose is not calculation.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847290?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847290 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 23% of world exports), Germany ($630M) and Vietnam (about $385M). World exports came to about $4.5B, 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 847290?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847290 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($846M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($247M) and Canada ($189M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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 847290 structured?

HS code 847290 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (72) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847290?

Brazil splits HS code 847290 into 8 NCM codes: 8472.90.10 (ATMs and automatic banknote dispensers), 8472.90.20 (Bank teller machines with authenticating device), 8472.90.30 (Coin and banknote sorting and counting machines), 8472.90.40 (Pencil sharpeners, punches, staplers and removers), 8472.90.51 (Document sorters, over 400 documents per minute), 8472.90.59 (Document sorters, up to 400 documents per minute), 8472.90.91 (Addressing and address plate embossing machines), 8472.90.99 (Other office machines not elsewhere specified). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.