HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8476.81 – Machines; automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), incorporating heating or refrigerating devices
HS code 8476.81 is the 6-digit subheading for machines, automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), incorporating heating or refrigerating devices. It is used for fresh food vending machines, frozen meal dispensers, ice cream vending machines, heated pizza vending machines and refrigerated flower vending machines.
What HS 8476.81 covers
This HS code covers automatic goods-vending machines that incorporate heating or refrigerating devices, excluding beverage-vending machines. This category includes sophisticated machines designed to dispense a wide array of non-beverage items, such as fresh food, frozen meals, flowers, electronics, or even hot prepared meals, maintaining optimal temperatures for product preservation or serving. These machines are increasingly prevalent in modern retail, offering 24/7 access to specialized products. International trade is driven by the expansion of automated retail, smart city initiatives, and the growing need for specialized dispensing solutions for perishable or temperature-sensitive goods. Importers are typically retail chains, food service providers, or specialized vending operators. Exporters are often countries at the forefront of automation and smart technology manufacturing.
- Covers
- Fresh food vending machines
- Frozen meal dispensers
- Ice cream vending machines
- Heated pizza vending machines
- Refrigerated flower vending machines
- Smart locker systems with temperature control
- Hot sandwich vending machines
- Chilled electronics dispensers
- Examples
- Farmer's Fridge fresh food kiosks
- PizzaForno automated pizza machines
- Ice Cream Express vending machines
- Automated Retail Technologies (ART) solutions
- Intelligent Dispensing Solutions (IDS) temperature-controlled units
Codes often confused with 8476.81
Common mistake. Must be distinguished from beverage vending machines (847621, 847629) and goods vending machines without temperature control (847689); the 'goods' and 'heating/refrigerating' aspects are critical.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 847681, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847681 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 9.1% 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 $111M 47% of world exports
- 2 Italy $74M 31% of world exports
- 3 Germany $9.4M 4.0% of world exports
World total: $237M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $18M 9.1% of world imports
- 2 Germany $16M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 France $16M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $194M 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 code for 8476.81
Brazil does not split HS 8476.81: its NCM code is 8476.81.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.76 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8476.81
What is HS code 847681?
HS code 847681 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines; automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), incorporating heating or refrigerating devices. This HS code covers automatic goods-vending machines that incorporate heating or refrigerating devices, excluding beverage-vending machines. This category includes sophisticated machines designed to dispense a wide array of non-beverage items, such as fresh food, frozen meals, flowers, electronics, or even hot prepared meals, maintaining optimal temperatures for product preservation or serving. These machines are increasingly prevalent in modern retail, offering 24/7 access to specialized products. International trade is driven by the expansion of automated retail, smart city initiatives, and the growing need for specialized dispensing solutions for perishable or temperature-sensitive goods. Importers are typically retail chains, food service providers, or specialized vending operators. Exporters are often countries at the forefront of automation and smart technology manufacturing.
What products fall under HS code 847681?
Fresh food vending machines, frozen meal dispensers, ice cream vending machines, heated pizza vending machines, refrigerated flower vending machines, smart locker systems with temperature control, hot sandwich vending machines, chilled electronics dispensers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 847681?
Must be distinguished from beverage vending machines (847621, 847629) and goods vending machines without temperature control (847689); the 'goods' and 'heating/refrigerating' aspects are critical.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847681?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847681 in UN Comtrade data were China ($111M, 47% of world exports), Italy ($74M) and Germany ($9.4M). World exports came to about $237M, 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 847681?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847681 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($18M, 9.1% of world imports), Germany ($16M) and France ($16M). World imports came to about $194M, 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 847681 structured?
HS code 847681 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (76) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (81) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847681?
In Brazil, HS code 847681 is NCM 8476.81.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.