HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8486.40 – Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits, or for lifting, handling, loading or unloading items of heading 8486
HS code 8486.40 is the 6-digit subheading for machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits, or for lifting, handling, loading or unloading items of heading 8486. It is used for die bonders, wire bonders, flip-chip bonders, automatic test equipment (ATE) and wafer probers.
What HS 8486.40 covers
This category encompasses machinery used in the crucial backend processes of semiconductor manufacturing, including the production and repair of masks and reticles, the assembly (packaging) of semiconductor devices and integrated circuits, and the automated handling of these sensitive items within a fabrication plant. These machines transform fabricated wafers into finished, packaged chips and ensure the efficient, damage-free movement of materials. Trade in these goods is vital for the global electronics supply chain, with specialized equipment manufacturers supplying to assembly and test houses worldwide. Importers and exporters are typically countries with significant roles in chip packaging, testing, and overall semiconductor logistics, ensuring the final quality and usability of electronic components.
- Covers
- Die bonders
- Wire bonders
- Flip-chip bonders
- Automatic test equipment (ATE)
- Wafer probers
- Mask writers
- Reticle inspection systems
- Automated material handling systems (AMHS)
- Cleanroom robots
- Examples
- KLA-Tencor e-beam mask writers
- Advantest V93000 ATE
- ASM Pacific Technology (ASMPT) wire bonders
- Disco DAD3000 dicing saws
- Teradyne UltraFLEX
Codes often confused with 8486.40
Common mistake. Often confused with 848620 (front-end fabrication) or general industrial robots (8479) if the specific application to semiconductor assembly, mask production, or handling isn't clearly recognized. The 'lifting, handling, loading or unloading' aspect is key.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 848640, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 848640 in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% 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 Singapore $4.7B 32% of world exports
- 2 Japan $2.4B 16% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $1.9B 13% of world exports
World total: $14.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $4.6B 31% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$3.2B 21% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 South Korea $1.6B 11% of world imports
World total: $15.0B 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 8486.40
Brazil does not split HS 8486.40: its NCM code is 8486.40.00.
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 8486.40
What is HS code 848640?
HS code 848640 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits, or for lifting, handling, loading or unloading items of heading 8486. This category encompasses machinery used in the crucial backend processes of semiconductor manufacturing, including the production and repair of masks and reticles, the assembly (packaging) of semiconductor devices and integrated circuits, and the automated handling of these sensitive items within a fabrication plant. These machines transform fabricated wafers into finished, packaged chips and ensure the efficient, damage-free movement of materials. Trade in these goods is vital for the global electronics supply chain, with specialized equipment manufacturers supplying to assembly and test houses worldwide. Importers and exporters are typically countries with significant roles in chip packaging, testing, and overall semiconductor logistics, ensuring the final quality and usability of electronic components.
What products fall under HS code 848640?
Die bonders, Wire bonders, Flip-chip bonders, Automatic test equipment (ATE), Wafer probers, Mask writers, Reticle inspection systems, Automated material handling systems (AMHS), Cleanroom robots
What are common misclassifications for HS code 848640?
Often confused with 848620 (front-end fabrication) or general industrial robots (8479) if the specific application to semiconductor assembly, mask production, or handling isn't clearly recognized. The 'lifting, handling, loading or unloading' aspect is key.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 848640?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 848640 in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($4.7B, 32% of world exports), Japan ($2.4B) and South Korea ($1.9B). World exports came to about $14.8B, 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 848640?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 848640 in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.6B, 31% of world imports), Taiwan (about $3.2B) and South Korea ($1.6B). World imports came to about $15.0B, 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 848640 structured?
HS code 848640 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 848640?
In Brazil, HS code 848640 is NCM 8486.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.