HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8479.60 – Machinery and mechanical appliances; evaporative air coolers
HS code 8479.60 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery and mechanical appliances, evaporative air coolers. It is used for residential evaporative coolers, industrial swamp coolers, portable evaporative coolers, duct-mounted evaporative coolers and commercial evaporative cooling units.
What HS 8479.60 covers
This HS code specifically covers evaporative air coolers, also known as swamp coolers or desert coolers. These devices operate by drawing warm, dry air over water-saturated pads, causing the water to evaporate and cool the air, which is then circulated into a space. Unlike air conditioners (which use refrigerants and fall under 8415), evaporative coolers are a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solution, particularly effective in hot, dry climates. They are widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings where humidity levels are low. Key importers are countries with arid or semi-arid regions and a focus on energy conservation, such as India, parts of the Middle East, Australia, and the southwestern USA. Exporters often include manufacturers from China, India, and the USA, who specialize in cost-effective and robust cooling solutions. Trade considerations include cooling capacity, energy efficiency ratings, and suitability for specific climatic conditions.
- Covers
- Residential evaporative coolers
- Industrial swamp coolers
- Portable evaporative coolers
- Duct-mounted evaporative coolers
- Commercial evaporative cooling units
- Window-mounted evaporative coolers
- Evaporative cooling pads
- Direct evaporative coolers
- Examples
- Symphony Air Coolers
- Portacool portable evaporative coolers
- Honeywell evaporative coolers
- Bajaj evaporative coolers
- Coolair evaporative coolers
Codes often confused with 8479.60
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with air conditioning machines (8415) due to both providing cooling. The key distinction is that 847960 uses water evaporation for cooling, while 8415 uses a vapor compression refrigeration cycle with refrigerants.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 847960, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847960 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 $440M 59% of world exports
- 2 Canada $78M 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $47M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $742M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $122M 15% of world imports
- 2 Iraq* ~$110M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Brazil $62M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $827M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for 8479.60
Brazil does not split HS 8479.60: its NCM code is 8479.60.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.79 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8479.60
What is HS code 847960?
HS code 847960 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery and mechanical appliances; evaporative air coolers. This HS code specifically covers evaporative air coolers, also known as swamp coolers or desert coolers. These devices operate by drawing warm, dry air over water-saturated pads, causing the water to evaporate and cool the air, which is then circulated into a space. Unlike air conditioners (which use refrigerants and fall under 8415), evaporative coolers are a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solution, particularly effective in hot, dry climates. They are widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings where humidity levels are low. Key importers are countries with arid or semi-arid regions and a focus on energy conservation, such as India, parts of the Middle East, Australia, and the southwestern USA. Exporters often include manufacturers from China, India, and the USA, who specialize in cost-effective and robust cooling solutions. Trade considerations include cooling capacity, energy efficiency ratings, and suitability for specific climatic conditions.
What products fall under HS code 847960?
Residential evaporative coolers, Industrial swamp coolers, Portable evaporative coolers, Duct-mounted evaporative coolers, Commercial evaporative cooling units, Window-mounted evaporative coolers, Evaporative cooling pads, Direct evaporative coolers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 847960?
This code is frequently confused with air conditioning machines (8415) due to both providing cooling. The key distinction is that 847960 uses water evaporation for cooling, while 8415 uses a vapor compression refrigeration cycle with refrigerants.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847960?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847960 in UN Comtrade data were China ($440M, 59% of world exports), Canada ($78M) and the United States ($47M). World exports came to about $742M, 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 847960?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847960 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($122M, 15% of world imports), Iraq (about $110M) and Brazil ($62M). World imports came to about $827M, 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 847960 structured?
HS code 847960 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847960?
In Brazil, HS code 847960 is NCM 8479.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.