HS Code Subheading

Machinery; vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials

8477.40 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 847740

This HS code covers vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, which are essential for shaping plastic sheets into various products. These machines heat plastic sheets until pliable, then use vacuum or pressure to form them over a mold. They are widely used in the packaging industry for blister packs and trays, in the automotive sector for interior components, and for manufacturing refrigerator liners and other consumer goods. International trade in these machines is driven by the need for versatile and cost-effective production of specific plastic shapes. Importers include manufacturers across diverse sectors, seeking automation and efficiency in their production lines. Exporters often offer advanced systems with precise temperature control and high throughput capabilities.

Products Under This Code

Vacuum forming machines, pressure forming machines, roll-fed thermoformers, cut-sheet thermoformers, blister packaging machines, skin packaging machines, thin-gauge thermoformers

Real World Examples

Illig Thermoformers, Kiefel Thermoforming Machines, Gabler Thermoformers, WM Thermoforming Machines

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with 847730 (blow moulding) due to forming plastic, but thermoforming uses sheets, not parisons. Also, 847759 (other moulding/forming) is a broader category for other forming processes.

Products Classified Under 8477.40

Vacuum forming machineThermoforming machine

Related Codes

8477.10 Machinery; injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials 8477.20 Machinery; extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials 8477.30 Machinery; blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials 8477.51 Machinery; for moulding or retreading pneumatic tyres or for moulding or otherwise forming inner tubes 8477.59 Machinery; for moulding or forming, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter 8477.80 Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter 8477.90 Machinery; parts of the machines of heading no. 8477, n.e.c. in item no. 8477.90

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, Italy, and the USA are key exporters, while China, Mexico, and India are significant importers of thermoforming equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847740?

HS code 847740 covers: Machinery; vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials. This HS code covers vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, which are essential for shaping plastic sheets into various products. These machines heat plastic sheets until pliable, then use vacuum or pressure to form them over a mold. They are widely used in the packaging industry for blister packs and trays, in the automotive sector for interior components, and for manufacturing refrigerator liners and other consumer goods. International trade in these machines is driven by the need for versatile and cost-effective production of specific plastic shapes. Importers include manufacturers across diverse sectors, seeking automation and efficiency in their production lines. Exporters often offer advanced systems with precise temperature control and high throughput capabilities.

What products fall under HS code 847740?

Vacuum forming machines, pressure forming machines, roll-fed thermoformers, cut-sheet thermoformers, blister packaging machines, skin packaging machines, thin-gauge thermoformers

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847740?

Can be confused with 847730 (blow moulding) due to forming plastic, but thermoforming uses sheets, not parisons. Also, 847759 (other moulding/forming) is a broader category for other forming processes.

How is HS code 847740 structured?

HS code 847740 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.