HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8486.30 – Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of flat panel displays

HS code 8486.30 is the 6-digit subheading for machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of flat panel displays. It is used for glass substrate cleaning machines, thin-film deposition systems (PVD/CVD for FPD), photolithography equipment for FPD, laser cutting machines for glass and cell assembly machines.

What HS 8486.30 covers

This HS code covers the specialized machinery used in the production of flat panel displays, including LCD, OLED, and other advanced display technologies. These machines handle large glass substrates and perform precise deposition, etching, and assembly processes to create the screens found in televisions, smartphones, and monitors. The trade in this equipment is driven by the global demand for consumer electronics and is concentrated among countries with significant display manufacturing capabilities. Exporters are typically nations with advanced engineering and automation industries, while importers are often countries with large-scale display production facilities. The high cost and technological complexity of these machines make them a significant component of international capital goods trade.

Covers
  • Glass substrate cleaning machines
  • Thin-film deposition systems (PVD/CVD for FPD)
  • Photolithography equipment for FPD
  • Laser cutting machines for glass
  • Cell assembly machines
  • Module assembly lines
  • Array testers for displays
Examples
  • Canon Tokki OLED Deposition Equipment
  • Applied Materials AKT-PECVD
  • LG Display production lines
  • Samsung Display fabrication equipment
  • ULVAC FPD manufacturing systems

Codes often confused with 8486.30

Common mistake. Can be confused with general electronics manufacturing equipment (8479) or even semiconductor equipment (848620) if the specific application to 'flat panel display' manufacturing is not carefully considered.

84.79Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter8486.20Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits

Top exporters and importers of HS code 848630, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 848630 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 88% 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. 1 Japan $1.8B
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$1.1B
  3. 3 South Korea $976M

World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $3.7B
  2. 2 South Korea $170M
  3. 3 Taiwan* ~$116M

World total: $4.2B 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 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 8486.30

Brazil does not split HS 8486.30: its NCM code is 8486.30.00.

  1. 8486.30.00 Machines for making flat panel displaysMáquinas e aparelhos para fabricação de dispositivos de visualização de tela (ecrã*) plana

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 8486.30

What is HS code 848630?

HS code 848630 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 flat panel displays. This HS code covers the specialized machinery used in the production of flat panel displays, including LCD, OLED, and other advanced display technologies. These machines handle large glass substrates and perform precise deposition, etching, and assembly processes to create the screens found in televisions, smartphones, and monitors. The trade in this equipment is driven by the global demand for consumer electronics and is concentrated among countries with significant display manufacturing capabilities. Exporters are typically nations with advanced engineering and automation industries, while importers are often countries with large-scale display production facilities. The high cost and technological complexity of these machines make them a significant component of international capital goods trade.

What products fall under HS code 848630?

Glass substrate cleaning machines, Thin-film deposition systems (PVD/CVD for FPD), Photolithography equipment for FPD, Laser cutting machines for glass, Cell assembly machines, Module assembly lines, Array testers for displays

What are common misclassifications for HS code 848630?

Can be confused with general electronics manufacturing equipment (8479) or even semiconductor equipment (848620) if the specific application to 'flat panel display' manufacturing is not carefully considered.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 848630?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 848630 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.8B, 44% of world exports), Taiwan (about $1.1B) and South Korea ($976M). World exports came to about $4.1B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 848630?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 848630 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.7B, 88% of world imports), South Korea ($170M) and Taiwan (about $116M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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 848630 structured?

HS code 848630 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 848630?

In Brazil, HS code 848630 is NCM 8486.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.