HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8477.20 – Machinery; extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials
HS code 8477.20 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials. It is used for plastic pipe extruders, sheet extrusion lines, film blowing machines, compounding extruders and profile extrusion machines.
What HS 8477.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- Plastic pipe extruders
- Sheet extrusion lines
- Film blowing machines
- Compounding extruders
- Profile extrusion machines
- Rubber extruders
- Filament extruders
- Co-extrusion lines
- Examples
- KraussMaffei Extruders
- Coperion Twin Screw Extruders
- Battenfeld-Cincinnati Extrusion Lines
- Davis-Standard Extruders
Codes often confused with 8477.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 847720, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847720 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% 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 $987M 31% of world exports
- 2 Germany $730M 23% of world exports
- 3 Italy $396M 12% of world exports
World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $738M 22% of world imports
- 2 India $314M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 United States $166M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $3.4B 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 8477.20 2
Brazil splits HS 8477.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8477.20.10 Thermoplastic extruders, screw up to 300 mmPara materiais termoplásticos, de diâmetro da rosca inferior ou igual a 300 mm
- 8477.20.90 Other extruders for rubber or plasticsOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.77 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8477.20
What is HS code 847720?
HS code 847720 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847720?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847720 in UN Comtrade data were China ($987M, 31% of world exports), Germany ($730M) and Italy ($396M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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 847720?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847720 in UN Comtrade data were China ($738M, 22% of world imports), India ($314M) and the United States ($166M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847720?
Brazil splits HS code 847720 into 2 NCM codes: 8477.20.10 (Thermoplastic extruders, screw up to 300 mm), 8477.20.90 (Other extruders for rubber or plastics). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.