Product classification
HS code for Briquetting machine: 8474.80
Machines, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand.
Classification of briquetting machine under HS 8474.80
HS code 847480 is designated for machines used in agglomerating, shaping, or molding various solid materials. This classification specifically covers machinery designed to compact or form materials such as solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, and machines for forming foundry molds of sand. The core function of these machines is to transform loose or powdered materials into a denser, more manageable, or specifically shaped form, often for ease of handling, transport, or subsequent processing. The broad scope of materials indicates the versatility of machines falling under this heading.
- Covers
- Coal briquetting presses
- Biomass briquetting machines (for wood, agricultural waste)
- Metal chip briquetting machines
- Ceramic tile presses
- Cement block making machines
- Sand core shooters (for foundry molds)
- Powder compacting presses (for various industrial powders)
- Also under 8474.80
- Komarek Briquetting Machine
- Dorst Technologies Ceramic Press
- Besser Block Machine
- DISA Foundry Moulding Machine
- Fives FCB Grinding & Briquetting
Codes often confused with 8474.80
Common mistake. HS 847439 (Other crushing or grinding machines): Briquetting machines are often confused with crushing or grinding equipment. However, their primary function is shaping and compacting, not size reduction. While some preparation might involve crushing, the final agglomeration step defines the classification under 847480. HS 847989 (Other machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere): This is a residual category. Briquetting machines have a very specific function of agglomerating/shaping, which is explicitly covered by 847480, making the more general 847989 inappropriate. HS 847410 (Sorting, screening, separating or washing machines): These machines perform different functions related to material separation or cleaning, not shaping or molding.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847480 (the code used for briquetting machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847480 (the code used for briquetting machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 13% 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 847480, not only briquetting machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $679M 30% of world exports
- 2 Italy $487M 21% of world exports
- 3 Germany $381M 17% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Chile $329M 13% of world imports
- 2 India $313M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $127M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 briquetting machine
Brazil splits HS 8474.80 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8474.80.10Machines for making sand foundry moulds
- 8474.80.90Other mineral shaping or agglomerating machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about briquetting machine
What is the HS code for Briquetting machine?
The HS code for Briquetting machine is 847480 (Machines; for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand). The HS code for briquetting machines and similar agglomerating, shaping, or molding machines is 847480.
How do I classify Briquetting machine for customs?
Briquetting machine is classified under HS code 847480 — Machines; for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does HS 847480 cover machines for forming foundry molds?
Yes, the description for HS 847480 explicitly includes "machines for forming foundry moulds of sand," confirming their classification under this code.
Which countries are the top exporters of briquetting machine (HS 847480)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847480 (the code used for briquetting machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($679M, 30% of world exports), Italy ($487M) and Germany ($381M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 briquetting machine (HS 847480)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847480 (the code used for briquetting machine) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($329M, 13% of world imports), India ($313M) and the United States ($127M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 Briquetting machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847480 for Briquetting 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 briquetting machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847480 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for briquetting machine depends on the product's details: 8474.80.10 (Machines for making sand foundry moulds), 8474.80.90 (Other mineral shaping or agglomerating machines).