HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8474.80 – Machines; for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand
HS code 8474.80 is the 6-digit subheading for machines, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand. It is used for briquetting machines, pelletizing machines, tile presses, brick making machines and sand moulding machines (foundry).
What HS 8474.80 covers
This HS code covers machines designed for agglomerating, shaping, or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, and machines for forming foundry moulds of sand. These specialized machines are crucial for industries that transform raw mineral materials into specific forms or products, such as mining (for briquettes), ceramics (for tiles), construction materials (for bricks), and foundries (for sand molds). Importers and exporters include manufacturers of building materials, ceramic producers, mining companies, and foundries. Key aspects of this trade involve the precision required for forming, the handling of various material consistencies, and the diverse applications that range from creating fuel briquettes to producing intricate ceramic components or casting molds for metal parts.
- Covers
- Briquetting machines
- Pelletizing machines
- Tile presses
- Brick making machines
- Sand moulding machines (foundry)
- Extrusion presses for ceramics
- Compacting machines for mineral powders
- Examples
- Komarek Briquetting Machine
- Dorst Technologies Ceramic Press
- Besser Block Machine
- DISA Foundry Moulding Machine
- Fives FCB Grinding & Briquetting
Codes often confused with 8474.80
Common mistake. Can be confused with 8477 (plastics/rubber machinery) if the material isn't clearly mineral-based, or 8479 (other specialized machinery) if the shaping function is too general and not specific to the listed mineral substances.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 847480, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847480 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 13% 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 $679M 30% of world exports
- 2 Italy $487M 21% of world exports
- 3 Germany $381M 17% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Chile $329M 13% of world imports
- 2 India $313M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $127M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 8474.80 2
Brazil splits HS 8474.80 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8474.80.10 Machines for making sand foundry mouldsPara fazer moldes de areia para fundição
- 8474.80.90 Other mineral shaping or agglomerating machinesOutras
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 8474.80
What is HS code 847480?
HS code 847480 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines; for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand. This HS code covers machines designed for agglomerating, shaping, or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, and machines for forming foundry moulds of sand. These specialized machines are crucial for industries that transform raw mineral materials into specific forms or products, such as mining (for briquettes), ceramics (for tiles), construction materials (for bricks), and foundries (for sand molds). Importers and exporters include manufacturers of building materials, ceramic producers, mining companies, and foundries. Key aspects of this trade involve the precision required for forming, the handling of various material consistencies, and the diverse applications that range from creating fuel briquettes to producing intricate ceramic components or casting molds for metal parts.
What products fall under HS code 847480?
Briquetting machines, Pelletizing machines, Tile presses, Brick making machines, Sand moulding machines (foundry), Extrusion presses for ceramics, Compacting machines for mineral powders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 847480?
Can be confused with 8477 (plastics/rubber machinery) if the material isn't clearly mineral-based, or 8479 (other specialized machinery) if the shaping function is too general and not specific to the listed mineral substances.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847480?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847480 in UN Comtrade data were China ($679M, 30% of world exports), Italy ($487M) and Germany ($381M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 847480?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847480 in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($329M, 13% of world imports), India ($313M) and the United States ($127M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 847480 structured?
HS code 847480 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847480?
Brazil splits HS code 847480 into 2 NCM codes: 8474.80.10 (Machines for making sand foundry moulds), 8474.80.90 (Other mineral shaping or agglomerating machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.