HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8474.20 – Machines; for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances
HS code 8474.20 is the 6-digit subheading for machines, for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances. It is used for jaw crushers, cone crushers, impact crushers, ball mills and rod mills.
What HS 8474.20 covers
This HS code pertains to heavy-duty machinery specifically engineered for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances. These machines are indispensable in the mining, quarrying, construction, and recycling industries for reducing the size of raw materials. The international trade involves large-scale mining operations, aggregate producers, and demolition companies as primary importers and exporters. Critical considerations in this sector include the immense power consumption of these machines, the constant need for wear parts due to abrasive materials, and their vital role in preparing raw materials for further processing or end-use. Environmental regulations regarding dust and noise also significantly influence the design and operation of these powerful machines.
- Covers
- Jaw crushers
- Cone crushers
- Impact crushers
- Ball mills
- Rod mills
- Hammer mills
- Vertical Shaft Impactors (VSI)
- Gyratory crushers
- Examples
- Sandvik QJ341 Jaw Crusher
- Metso Outotec Nordberg HP Cone Crusher
- Terex Finlay I-120RS Impact Crusher
- FLSmidth Ball Mill
- McLanahan Jaw Crusher
Codes often confused with 8474.20
Common mistake. Often confused with 847410 (sorting/screening machines) if the machine incorporates a pre-screen, or 8479 (other specialized machinery) if the 'mineral substance' aspect is not strictly applied to its crushing function.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 847420, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847420 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 $1.5B 38% of world exports
- 2 Germany $499M 13% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $478M 12% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $480M 12% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$227M 5.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Indonesia $133M 3.2% of world imports
World total: $4.1B 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 8474.20 2
Brazil splits HS 8474.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8474.20.10 Ball mills for mineralsDe bolas
- 8474.20.90 Other mineral crushing or grinding machinesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.74 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8474.20
What is HS code 847420?
HS code 847420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines; for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances. This HS code pertains to heavy-duty machinery specifically engineered for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances. These machines are indispensable in the mining, quarrying, construction, and recycling industries for reducing the size of raw materials. The international trade involves large-scale mining operations, aggregate producers, and demolition companies as primary importers and exporters. Critical considerations in this sector include the immense power consumption of these machines, the constant need for wear parts due to abrasive materials, and their vital role in preparing raw materials for further processing or end-use. Environmental regulations regarding dust and noise also significantly influence the design and operation of these powerful machines.
What products fall under HS code 847420?
Jaw crushers, Cone crushers, Impact crushers, Ball mills, Rod mills, Hammer mills, Vertical Shaft Impactors (VSI), Gyratory crushers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 847420?
Often confused with 847410 (sorting/screening machines) if the machine incorporates a pre-screen, or 8479 (other specialized machinery) if the 'mineral substance' aspect is not strictly applied to its crushing function.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847420?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847420 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 38% of world exports), Germany ($499M) and the United Kingdom ($478M). World exports came to about $4.0B, 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 847420?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847420 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($480M, 12% of world imports), Russia (about $227M) and Indonesia ($133M). World imports came to about $4.1B, 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 847420 structured?
HS code 847420 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (74) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847420?
Brazil splits HS code 847420 into 2 NCM codes: 8474.20.10 (Ball mills for minerals), 8474.20.90 (Other mineral crushing or grinding machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.