HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8477.30 – Machinery; blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials
HS code 8477.30 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials. It is used for PET blow moulding machines, HDPE blow moulding machines, stretch blow moulders, extrusion blow moulders and injection blow moulders.
What HS 8477.30 covers
This category covers specialized blow moulding machines used for working rubber or plastics, primarily for creating hollow objects. These machines are crucial for manufacturing items like bottles, containers, tanks, and certain automotive components. The international trade of blow moulding machines is dominated by the packaging industry, beverage companies, and automotive parts manufacturers who require high-volume production of lightweight, durable hollow plastic products. Key trade considerations include the demand for consumer goods, advancements in material science (e.g., PET, HDPE), and the need for energy-efficient and high-precision equipment. Exporters are typically countries with strong engineering and manufacturing bases, while importers are widespread, reflecting global consumer demand.
- Covers
- PET blow moulding machines
- HDPE blow moulding machines
- Stretch blow moulders
- Extrusion blow moulders
- Injection blow moulders
- Industrial blow moulding machines
- Shuttle blow moulders
- Examples
- Krones Contiform
- Sidel SBO
- Bekum Blow Moulding Machines
- Graham Engineering Blow Molders
Codes often confused with 8477.30
Common mistake. Sometimes confused with 847759 (other moulding/forming machinery) if the specific blow moulding function isn't clear, or 847740 (thermoforming) which forms products from sheets rather than parisons.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 847730, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847730 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% 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 $475M 28% of world exports
- 2 Germany $326M 19% of world exports
- 3 Italy $224M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $215M 14% of world imports
- 2 India $121M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 China $85M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 8477.30 2
Brazil splits HS 8477.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8477.30.10 Low-output thermoplastic blow moulders, up to 5 lPara fabricação de recipientes termoplásticos de capacidade inferior ou igual a 5 l, com uma produção inferior ou igual a 1.000 unidades por hora, referente a recipiente de 1 l
- 8477.30.90 Other blow moulding machinesOutras
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 8477.30
What is HS code 847730?
HS code 847730 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials. This category covers specialized blow moulding machines used for working rubber or plastics, primarily for creating hollow objects. These machines are crucial for manufacturing items like bottles, containers, tanks, and certain automotive components. The international trade of blow moulding machines is dominated by the packaging industry, beverage companies, and automotive parts manufacturers who require high-volume production of lightweight, durable hollow plastic products. Key trade considerations include the demand for consumer goods, advancements in material science (e.g., PET, HDPE), and the need for energy-efficient and high-precision equipment. Exporters are typically countries with strong engineering and manufacturing bases, while importers are widespread, reflecting global consumer demand.
What products fall under HS code 847730?
PET blow moulding machines, HDPE blow moulding machines, stretch blow moulders, extrusion blow moulders, injection blow moulders, industrial blow moulding machines, shuttle blow moulders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 847730?
Sometimes confused with 847759 (other moulding/forming machinery) if the specific blow moulding function isn't clear, or 847740 (thermoforming) which forms products from sheets rather than parisons.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847730?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847730 in UN Comtrade data were China ($475M, 28% of world exports), Germany ($326M) and Italy ($224M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 847730?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847730 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($215M, 14% of world imports), India ($121M) and China ($85M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 847730 structured?
HS code 847730 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847730?
Brazil splits HS code 847730 into 2 NCM codes: 8477.30.10 (Low-output thermoplastic blow moulders, up to 5 l), 8477.30.90 (Other blow moulding machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.