HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8475.29 – Machines; for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware, not for making optical fibres and preforms thereof
HS code 8475.29 is the 6-digit subheading for machines, for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware, not for making optical fibres and preforms thereof. It is used for glass bottle blowing machines, flat glass tempering furnaces, glass tube drawing machines, laboratory glassware forming machines and glass pressing machines.
What HS 8475.29 covers
This broad HS code encompasses machinery for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware, excluding the specialized equipment for optical fibers. It covers a vast array of industrial machines used in the production of everyday glass products, from bottles, jars, and flat glass (windows, mirrors) to laboratory glassware and decorative items. These machines perform processes like blowing, pressing, molding, tempering, and annealing. International trade in this category is driven by global demand for diverse glass products across construction, packaging, automotive, and consumer goods sectors. Importers are typically glass product manufacturers seeking to modernize or expand their production capabilities, while exporters are often countries with robust industrial machinery manufacturing sectors. The trade volume is significant, reflecting the ubiquitous use of glass in modern society.
- Covers
- Glass bottle blowing machines
- Flat glass tempering furnaces
- Glass tube drawing machines
- Laboratory glassware forming machines
- Glass pressing machines
- Glass annealing lehrs
- Glass cutting and grinding machines
- Glass bending furnaces
- Examples
- Emhart Glass container machines
- Bucher Emhart Glass production lines
- Heye International glass forming machines
- Bystronic Glass flat glass processing
- Glaston tempering furnaces
Codes often confused with 8475.29
Common mistake. Can be confused with machines for assembling electric lamps (847510) if the primary function isn't clearly 'manufacturing or hot working' general glass, or with optical fiber machinery (847521) if the 'not for optical fibers' distinction is missed.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 847529, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847529 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 $238M 24% of world exports
- 2 Italy $224M 23% of world exports
- 3 Germany $104M 11% of world exports
World total: $972M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $137M 14% of world imports
- 2 China $116M 12% of world imports
- 3 India $108M 11% of world imports
World total: $960M 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 8475.29 2
Brazil splits HS 8475.29 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8475.29.10 Machines for making glass containers, not ampoulesPara fabricação de recipientes da posição 70.10, exceto ampolas
- 8475.29.90 Other glass manufacturing or hot-working machinesOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.75 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8475.29
What is HS code 847529?
HS code 847529 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines; for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware, not for making optical fibres and preforms thereof. This broad HS code encompasses machinery for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware, excluding the specialized equipment for optical fibers. It covers a vast array of industrial machines used in the production of everyday glass products, from bottles, jars, and flat glass (windows, mirrors) to laboratory glassware and decorative items. These machines perform processes like blowing, pressing, molding, tempering, and annealing. International trade in this category is driven by global demand for diverse glass products across construction, packaging, automotive, and consumer goods sectors. Importers are typically glass product manufacturers seeking to modernize or expand their production capabilities, while exporters are often countries with robust industrial machinery manufacturing sectors. The trade volume is significant, reflecting the ubiquitous use of glass in modern society.
What products fall under HS code 847529?
Glass bottle blowing machines, flat glass tempering furnaces, glass tube drawing machines, laboratory glassware forming machines, glass pressing machines, glass annealing lehrs, glass cutting and grinding machines, glass bending furnaces
What are common misclassifications for HS code 847529?
Can be confused with machines for assembling electric lamps (847510) if the primary function isn't clearly 'manufacturing or hot working' general glass, or with optical fiber machinery (847521) if the 'not for optical fibers' distinction is missed.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847529?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847529 in UN Comtrade data were China ($238M, 24% of world exports), Italy ($224M) and Germany ($104M). World exports came to about $972M, 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 847529?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847529 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($137M, 14% of world imports), China ($116M) and India ($108M). World imports came to about $960M, 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 847529 structured?
HS code 847529 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (75) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847529?
Brazil splits HS code 847529 into 2 NCM codes: 8475.29.10 (Machines for making glass containers, not ampoules), 8475.29.90 (Other glass manufacturing or hot-working machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.