HS Code Subheading

Machinery; for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils

8479.20 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 847920

This code encompasses specialized industrial machinery crucial for the global production of edible oils, biofuels, and various industrial fats. It includes equipment used in every stage from raw material processing to the final extraction and purification of oils from sources like soybeans, palm, sunflower seeds, olives, and even animal rendering plants or microbial cultures. Key players in this trade are countries with large agricultural sectors or significant demand for processed oils, such as China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the EU. Importers often seek advanced, energy-efficient systems to maximize yield and quality, while exporters are typically specialized manufacturers from Germany, Italy, and the USA. Understanding the specific type of oil (vegetable, animal, microbial) and the processing method (cold press, solvent extraction, refining) is vital for accurate classification and trade compliance. The market is driven by food industry demand, biofuel production, and the cosmetics sector, making these machines a cornerstone of global supply chains for essential commodities.

Products Under This Code

Oilseed presses, Solvent extraction plants, Oil refining systems, Palm oil mills, Olive oil centrifuges, Biodiesel production equipment, Animal fat rendering machines, Microbial oil bioreactors

Real World Examples

Alfa Laval decanters, Crown Iron Works solvent extractors, Desmet Ballestra refining lines, GEA Westfalia separators, Pieralisi olive oil mills

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with general food processing machinery under 8438, especially if the machinery has broader applications beyond fat/oil extraction. It's distinct from 843810 (bakery machinery) or 843850 (meat/poultry processing) by its specific focus on fats and oils.

Products Classified Under 8479.20

Oil extraction machineFat processing machineVegetable oil press

Related Codes

8479.10 Machinery and mechanical appliances; for public works, building or the like 8479.30 Machinery and mechanical appliances; presses for the manufacture of particle or fibre building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for treating wood or cork 8479.40 Machines; for making rope or cable 8479.50 Machinery and mechanical appliances; industrial robots, n.e.c. or included 8479.60 Machinery and mechanical appliances; evaporative air coolers 8479.71 Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports 8479.79 Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports 8479.81 Machines and mechanical appliances; for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders 8479.82 Machines; for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring 8479.83 Machines and mechanical appliances; cold isostatic presses

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Top importers include China, India, Indonesia; top exporters are Germany, Italy, and the USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847920?

HS code 847920 covers: Machinery; for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils. This code encompasses specialized industrial machinery crucial for the global production of edible oils, biofuels, and various industrial fats. It includes equipment used in every stage from raw material processing to the final extraction and purification of oils from sources like soybeans, palm, sunflower seeds, olives, and even animal rendering plants or microbial cultures. Key players in this trade are countries with large agricultural sectors or significant demand for processed oils, such as China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the EU. Importers often seek advanced, energy-efficient systems to maximize yield and quality, while exporters are typically specialized manufacturers from Germany, Italy, and the USA. Understanding the specific type of oil (vegetable, animal, microbial) and the processing method (cold press, solvent extraction, refining) is vital for accurate classification and trade compliance. The market is driven by food industry demand, biofuel production, and the cosmetics sector, making these machines a cornerstone of global supply chains for essential commodities.

What products fall under HS code 847920?

Oilseed presses, Solvent extraction plants, Oil refining systems, Palm oil mills, Olive oil centrifuges, Biodiesel production equipment, Animal fat rendering machines, Microbial oil bioreactors

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847920?

This code can be confused with general food processing machinery under 8438, especially if the machinery has broader applications beyond fat/oil extraction. It's distinct from 843810 (bakery machinery) or 843850 (meat/poultry processing) by its specific focus on fats and oils.

How is HS code 847920 structured?

HS code 847920 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (79) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.