HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8477.80 – Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter
HS code 8477.80 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter. It is used for plastic granulators, rubber mixers, plastic shredders, pelletizing machines and compounding lines (not extruders).
What HS 8477.80 covers
This HS code serves as a residual category for all other machinery used for working rubber or plastics, or for manufacturing products from these materials, not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 8477. This broad classification includes a wide array of auxiliary equipment, finishing machines, granulators, mixers, shredders, pelletizing lines, and other processing units. These machines are vital for material preparation, recycling, and post-processing operations in the plastics and rubber industries. International trade is driven by the need for supporting equipment for primary processing, increasing focus on recycling initiatives, and automation across manufacturing sectors. Importers range from large-scale plastic processors to specialized recycling plants, seeking to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
- Covers
- Plastic granulators
- Rubber mixers
- Plastic shredders
- Pelletizing machines
- Compounding lines (not extruders)
- Plastic recycling machines
- Deflashing machines
- Surface treatment machines for plastics
- Examples
- Erema Recycling Systems
- Conair Auxiliary Equipment
- Herbold Granulators
- Farrel Pomini Mixers
Codes often confused with 8477.80
Common mistake. This 'basket' code is often confused with more specific processing machinery like 847720 (extruders) or 847759 (other moulding/forming) if the machine performs a primary forming function, or even general industrial machinery under 8479 if not clearly specific to rubber/plastics.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 847780, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847780 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 10% 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 Germany $2.7B 31% of world exports
- 2 China $2.5B 29% of world exports
- 3 Italy $816M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $724M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $696M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 China $611M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $7.1B 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 8477.80 2
Brazil splits HS 8477.80 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8477.80.10 Rubber sheet joining machines for tyre makingMáquina de unir lâminas de borracha entre si ou com tecidos com borracha, para fabricação de pneumáticos
- 8477.80.90 Other rubber or plastics working machineryOutras
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 8477.80
What is HS code 847780?
HS code 847780 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter. This HS code serves as a residual category for all other machinery used for working rubber or plastics, or for manufacturing products from these materials, not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 8477. This broad classification includes a wide array of auxiliary equipment, finishing machines, granulators, mixers, shredders, pelletizing lines, and other processing units. These machines are vital for material preparation, recycling, and post-processing operations in the plastics and rubber industries. International trade is driven by the need for supporting equipment for primary processing, increasing focus on recycling initiatives, and automation across manufacturing sectors. Importers range from large-scale plastic processors to specialized recycling plants, seeking to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
What products fall under HS code 847780?
Plastic granulators, rubber mixers, plastic shredders, pelletizing machines, compounding lines (not extruders), plastic recycling machines, deflashing machines, surface treatment machines for plastics
What are common misclassifications for HS code 847780?
This 'basket' code is often confused with more specific processing machinery like 847720 (extruders) or 847759 (other moulding/forming) if the machine performs a primary forming function, or even general industrial machinery under 8479 if not clearly specific to rubber/plastics.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847780?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847780 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.7B, 31% of world exports), China ($2.5B) and Italy ($816M). World exports came to about $8.6B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 847780?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847780 in UN Comtrade data were India ($724M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($696M) and China ($611M). World imports came to about $7.1B, 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 847780 structured?
HS code 847780 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847780?
Brazil splits HS code 847780 into 2 NCM codes: 8477.80.10 (Rubber sheet joining machines for tyre making), 8477.80.90 (Other rubber or plastics working machinery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.