About HS Code 847689
This HS code covers automatic goods-vending machines that do not incorporate heating or refrigerating devices, excluding beverage-vending machines. This broad category includes a vast range of machines dispensing non-perishable items like snacks, cigarettes, postage stamps, tickets, newspapers, or small electronics. These machines are ubiquitous in public and commercial spaces, providing convenient access to various products without the need for temperature control. International trade in these machines is influenced by global consumer demand for convenience, the expansion of automated retail, and the need for cost-effective dispensing solutions for non-perishable goods. Importers are typically vending operators, retail businesses, or public service providers. Exporters are often countries with strong manufacturing bases for consumer electronics and industrial equipment.
Products Under This Code
Snack vending machines, cigarette vending machines, postage stamp dispensers, ticket vending machines, money-changing machines, newspaper vending machines, small electronics vending kiosks, toy capsule machines, condom vending machines
Real World Examples
Crane Merchandising Systems (e.g., National Vendors snack machines), Fuji Electric (non-refrigerated models), Azkoyen (snack/general goods vendors), Jofemar cigarette machines, Vendnet general merchandise machines
Common Misclassification
The key is 'goods' (not beverages) and 'not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices,' differentiating it from 84762x and 847681.
Products Classified Under 8476.89
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Global trade is significant, with major players including the USA, Japan, China, and European countries, driven by widespread adoption in public and commercial spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 847689?
HS code 847689 covers: Machines; automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices. This HS code covers automatic goods-vending machines that do not incorporate heating or refrigerating devices, excluding beverage-vending machines. This broad category includes a vast range of machines dispensing non-perishable items like snacks, cigarettes, postage stamps, tickets, newspapers, or small electronics. These machines are ubiquitous in public and commercial spaces, providing convenient access to various products without the need for temperature control. International trade in these machines is influenced by global consumer demand for convenience, the expansion of automated retail, and the need for cost-effective dispensing solutions for non-perishable goods. Importers are typically vending operators, retail businesses, or public service providers. Exporters are often countries with strong manufacturing bases for consumer electronics and industrial equipment.
What products fall under HS code 847689?
Snack vending machines, cigarette vending machines, postage stamp dispensers, ticket vending machines, money-changing machines, newspaper vending machines, small electronics vending kiosks, toy capsule machines, condom vending machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 847689?
The key is 'goods' (not beverages) and 'not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices,' differentiating it from 84762x and 847681.
How is HS code 847689 structured?
HS code 847689 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 (89) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.