HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8486.10 – Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers
HS code 8486.10 is the 6-digit subheading for machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers. It is used for crystal pullers, wafer slicing machines, wafer grinding machines, wafer polishing machines and epitaxy reactors.
What HS 8486.10 covers
This HS code encompasses the highly specialized machinery used in the foundational stages of semiconductor manufacturing, specifically for creating silicon boules and wafers. These machines are critical for preparing the raw material that forms the basis of all integrated circuits. International trade in these goods is dominated by a few high-tech nations and companies, primarily supplying to major semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs) globally. Importers are typically countries with advanced semiconductor industries, such as Taiwan, South Korea, and the USA, while exporters are often Japan, the USA, and European nations. Key considerations in this trade include extreme precision, ultra-clean environments, high capital investment, and the strategic importance of these technologies for national economies and technological sovereignty. The equipment's complexity and proprietary nature make it a high-value, low-volume trade segment.
- Covers
- Crystal pullers
- Wafer slicing machines
- Wafer grinding machines
- Wafer polishing machines
- Epitaxy reactors
- Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) systems for wafers
- Annealing furnaces for boules
- Examples
- Applied Materials Centura
- Tokyo Electron (TEL) Clean Track
- Lam Research Kiyo
- ASM International A400
- DISCO DFG8540
Codes often confused with 8486.10
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 848620 (semiconductor device manufacturing) if the distinction between raw wafer preparation and actual device fabrication on the wafer is not clearly understood. It's also distinct from 848690 which covers parts.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 848610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 848610 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% 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 Japan $1.5B 42% of world exports
- 2 Germany $757M 21% of world exports
- 3 China $324M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.6B 41% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$714M 18% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $463M 12% of world imports
World total: $4.0B 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 8486.10
Brazil does not split HS 8486.10: its NCM code is 8486.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.86 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8486.10
What is HS code 848610?
HS code 848610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers. This HS code encompasses the highly specialized machinery used in the foundational stages of semiconductor manufacturing, specifically for creating silicon boules and wafers. These machines are critical for preparing the raw material that forms the basis of all integrated circuits. International trade in these goods is dominated by a few high-tech nations and companies, primarily supplying to major semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs) globally. Importers are typically countries with advanced semiconductor industries, such as Taiwan, South Korea, and the USA, while exporters are often Japan, the USA, and European nations. Key considerations in this trade include extreme precision, ultra-clean environments, high capital investment, and the strategic importance of these technologies for national economies and technological sovereignty. The equipment's complexity and proprietary nature make it a high-value, low-volume trade segment.
What products fall under HS code 848610?
Crystal pullers, Wafer slicing machines, Wafer grinding machines, Wafer polishing machines, Epitaxy reactors, Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) systems for wafers, Annealing furnaces for boules
What are common misclassifications for HS code 848610?
This code can be confused with 848620 (semiconductor device manufacturing) if the distinction between raw wafer preparation and actual device fabrication on the wafer is not clearly understood. It's also distinct from 848690 which covers parts.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 848610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 848610 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.5B, 42% of world exports), Germany ($757M) and China ($324M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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 848610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 848610 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.6B, 41% of world imports), Taiwan (about $714M) and the United States ($463M). World imports came to about $4.0B, 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 848610 structured?
HS code 848610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (86) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 848610?
In Brazil, HS code 848610 is NCM 8486.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.