HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8479.89 – Machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter
HS code 8479.89 is the 6-digit subheading for machines and mechanical appliances, having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter. It is used for industrial robots, automated assembly machines, specialized packaging machines, laboratory testing equipment and chemical processing units.
What HS 8479.89 covers
This HS code is a broad "basket" category for specialized machinery and mechanical appliances that perform individual functions but are not specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 84. It encompasses a vast array of industrial equipment designed for unique tasks across diverse sectors. These machines are often custom-built or highly specialized, ranging from advanced laboratory instruments to complex components within automated assembly lines. Importers are typically manufacturing firms in industries like electronics, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and food processing, seeking to enhance automation, precision, or efficiency. Exporters are frequently specialized engineering companies or machinery manufacturers from industrialized nations with strong R&D capabilities. Key aspects of this trade include the high value and technical complexity of these goods, often requiring specialized installation and maintenance. The market is driven by continuous innovation and the global demand for tailored solutions in modern manufacturing processes.
- Covers
- Industrial robots
- Automated assembly machines
- Specialized packaging machines
- Laboratory testing equipment
- Chemical processing units
- Textile finishing machines
- Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Water purification systems
- Examples
- KUKA industrial robots
- Festo pneumatic systems
- GEA process equipment
- Sartorius laboratory centrifuges
- Tetra Pak filling machines
Codes often confused with 8479.89
Common mistake. This code is often confused with other specific machinery codes in Chapter 84, particularly 8479.81 (for specific types of machinery) or even broader categories like 8479.82 (for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, etc.) if the primary function is not clearly defined elsewhere.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 847989, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847989 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 $11.6B 19% of world exports
- 2 Germany $11.5B 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $4.3B 7.2% of world exports
World total: $59.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $6.9B 12% of world imports
- 2 China $6.4B 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $4.1B 7.1% of world imports
World total: $57.2B 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 8479.89 10
Brazil splits HS 8479.89 into 10 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8479.89.1 Presses; distributors and metering devices for solids or liquidsPrensas; distribuidores e doseadores de sólidos ou de líquidos Group
- 8479.89.11 Other presses with individual functionsPrensas
- 8479.89.12 Solid or liquid dispensing and dosing machinesDistribuidores e doseadores de sólidos ou de líquidos
- 8479.89.2 Machines and appliances for basketwork or esparto work; machines and appliances for making artists' brushes, paint brushes and other brushesMáquinas e aparelhos para cestaria ou espartaria; máquinas e aparelhos para fabricação de pincéis, brochas e escovas Group
- 8479.89.21 Basketwork and esparto working machinesMáquinas e aparelhos para cestaria ou espartaria
- 8479.89.22 Brush making machinesMáquinas e aparelhos para fabricação de pincéis, brochas ou escovas
- 8479.89.3 Electric windscreen wipers and hydraulic accumulators, for aircraftLimpadores de para-brisas elétricos e acumuladores hidráulicos, para aeronaves Group
- 8479.89.31 Electric windscreen wipers for aircraftLimpadores de para-brisas
- 8479.89.32 Hydraulic accumulators for aircraftAcumuladores
- 8479.89.40 Fixed metal cereal silos with elevators/extractorsSilos metálicos para cereais, fixos (não transportáveis), incluindo as baterias, com mecanismos elevadores ou extratores incorporados
- 8479.89.9 OtherOutros Group
- 8479.89.91 Ultrasonic parts cleaning machinesAparelhos para limpar peças por ultrassom
- 8479.89.92 Ship and boat steering gearMáquinas de leme para embarcações
- 8479.89.99 Other machines with individual functionsOutros
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 8479.89
What is HS code 847989?
HS code 847989 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter. This HS code is a broad "basket" category for specialized machinery and mechanical appliances that perform individual functions but are not specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 84. It encompasses a vast array of industrial equipment designed for unique tasks across diverse sectors. These machines are often custom-built or highly specialized, ranging from advanced laboratory instruments to complex components within automated assembly lines. Importers are typically manufacturing firms in industries like electronics, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and food processing, seeking to enhance automation, precision, or efficiency. Exporters are frequently specialized engineering companies or machinery manufacturers from industrialized nations with strong R&D capabilities. Key aspects of this trade include the high value and technical complexity of these goods, often requiring specialized installation and maintenance. The market is driven by continuous innovation and the global demand for tailored solutions in modern manufacturing processes.
What products fall under HS code 847989?
Industrial robots, automated assembly machines, specialized packaging machines, laboratory testing equipment, chemical processing units, textile finishing machines, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, water purification systems
What are common misclassifications for HS code 847989?
This code is often confused with other specific machinery codes in Chapter 84, particularly 8479.81 (for specific types of machinery) or even broader categories like 8479.82 (for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, etc.) if the primary function is not clearly defined elsewhere.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847989?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847989 in UN Comtrade data were China ($11.6B, 19% of world exports), Germany ($11.5B) and the United States ($4.3B). World exports came to about $59.8B, 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 847989?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847989 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($6.9B, 12% of world imports), China ($6.4B) and Germany ($4.1B). World imports came to about $57.2B, 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 847989 structured?
HS code 847989 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 (89) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847989?
Brazil splits HS code 847989 into 10 NCM codes: 8479.89.11 (Other presses with individual functions), 8479.89.12 (Solid or liquid dispensing and dosing machines), 8479.89.21 (Basketwork and esparto working machines), 8479.89.22 (Brush making machines), 8479.89.31 (Electric windscreen wipers for aircraft), 8479.89.32 (Hydraulic accumulators for aircraft), 8479.89.40 (Fixed metal cereal silos with elevators/extractors), 8479.89.91 (Ultrasonic parts cleaning machines), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.