About HS Code 847720
This HS code encompasses machinery specifically designed for the extrusion of rubber or plastics, or for manufacturing products from these materials through the extrusion process. This includes equipment that continuously forms plastic or rubber into profiles, pipes, sheets, films, or filaments. Key players in international trade for these machines are manufacturers of plastic and rubber goods, packaging companies, and construction material producers who rely on high-volume, continuous production. Demand is often driven by industrial growth, infrastructure development, and the consumer goods sector. Exporters typically come from technologically advanced nations, while importers are found globally, particularly in developing economies expanding their manufacturing capabilities. The trade involves significant capital investment and often includes technology transfer and after-sales support.
Products Under This Code
Plastic pipe extruders, sheet extrusion lines, film blowing machines, compounding extruders, profile extrusion machines, rubber extruders, filament extruders, co-extrusion lines
Real World Examples
KraussMaffei Extruders, Coperion Twin Screw Extruders, Battenfeld-Cincinnati Extrusion Lines, Davis-Standard Extruders
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 847780 (other plastics machinery) if the machine's primary function isn't clearly extrusion, or 847759 (other moulding/forming machinery) if the output is not a continuous profile.
Products Classified Under 8477.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, China, and Italy are major exporters, while the USA, Mexico, and India are significant importers of these machines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 847720?
HS code 847720 covers: Machinery; extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials. This HS code encompasses machinery specifically designed for the extrusion of rubber or plastics, or for manufacturing products from these materials through the extrusion process. This includes equipment that continuously forms plastic or rubber into profiles, pipes, sheets, films, or filaments. Key players in international trade for these machines are manufacturers of plastic and rubber goods, packaging companies, and construction material producers who rely on high-volume, continuous production. Demand is often driven by industrial growth, infrastructure development, and the consumer goods sector. Exporters typically come from technologically advanced nations, while importers are found globally, particularly in developing economies expanding their manufacturing capabilities. The trade involves significant capital investment and often includes technology transfer and after-sales support.
What products fall under HS code 847720?
Plastic pipe extruders, sheet extrusion lines, film blowing machines, compounding extruders, profile extrusion machines, rubber extruders, filament extruders, co-extrusion lines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 847720?
This code can be confused with 847780 (other plastics machinery) if the machine's primary function isn't clearly extrusion, or 847759 (other moulding/forming machinery) if the output is not a continuous profile.
How is HS code 847720 structured?
HS code 847720 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (77) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.