Product classification
HS code for Beverage vending machine: 8476.29
Machines, automatic beverage-vending machines, not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices.
Classification of beverage vending machine under HS 8476.29
A beverage vending machine is classified under HS Chapter 84, which covers "Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof." Within this chapter, heading 8476 specifically addresses automatic vending machines (for example, for postage stamps, cigarettes, food or drinks), including money-changing machines. Subheading 847629 is precisely designated for "Automatic beverage-vending machines, not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices." This classification is appropriate as it identifies the machine's primary function (vending beverages automatically) and specifies the absence of heating or refrigerating capabilities. This distinction is critical for accurate classification within the HS system, as machines with such features fall under a different subheading.
- Covers
- Non-refrigerated soda vending machines
- Coffee vending machines (dispensing pre-mixed, non-heated beverages)
- Juice box vending machines (ambient temperature)
- Snack and beverage combination vending machines (without temperature control for beverages)
- Also under 8476.29
- Vendo classic soda machines
- Dixie-Narco (legacy ambient models)
- Royal Vendors (basic models)
- SandenVendo (ambient models)
- Azkoyen (non-refrigerated beverage vendors)
Codes often confused with 8476.29
Common mistake. A common misclassification for beverage vending machines is with those that incorporate heating or refrigerating devices, which fall under HS code 847621. The key distinction is the presence or absence of active temperature control mechanisms. If the machine heats or cools beverages, it belongs to 847621. If it dispenses beverages at ambient temperature without such devices, it is classified under 847629. Another potential error is classifying it under general refrigerating or freezing equipment (e.g., 841869), which is incorrect as the primary function of a vending machine is dispensing, not solely refrigeration.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847629 (the code used for beverage vending machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847629 (the code used for beverage vending machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 847629, not only beverage vending machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $13M 32% of world exports
- 2 Spain $5.7M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $4.6M 12% of world exports
World total: $39M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $5.6M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $4.7M 12% of world imports
- 3 Canada $3.1M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $40M 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 code for beverage vending machine
Brazil classifies beverage vending machine under NCM 8476.29.00: HS 8476.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about beverage vending machine
What is the HS code for Beverage vending machine?
The HS code for Beverage vending machine is 847629 (Machines; automatic beverage-vending machines, not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices). The HS code for Beverage vending machine is 847629.
How do I classify Beverage vending machine for customs?
Beverage vending machine is classified under HS code 847629 — Machines; automatic beverage-vending machines, not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between HS codes 847621 and 847629 for beverage vending machines?
HS code 847621 is for automatic beverage vending machines that incorporate heating or refrigerating devices, meaning they actively control the temperature of the beverages. In contrast, HS code 847629 is for automatic beverage vending machines that do not incorporate such heating or refrigerating devices, dispensing beverages at ambient temperature.
Which countries are the top exporters of beverage vending machine (HS 847629)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847629 (the code used for beverage vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($13M, 32% of world exports), Spain ($5.7M) and the United States ($4.6M). World exports came to about $39M, 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 beverage vending machine (HS 847629)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847629 (the code used for beverage vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were France ($5.6M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($4.7M) and Canada ($3.1M). World imports came to about $40M, 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.
Is the HS code for Beverage vending machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847629 for Beverage vending machine is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for beverage vending machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, beverage vending machine (HS 847629) is classified under NCM 8476.29.00.