Product classification
HS code for Cable making machine: 8479.40
Machines, for making rope or cable.
Classification of cable making machine under HS 8479.40
Machines used for making rope or cable are classified under HS code 8479.40. This code falls under Chapter 84, which covers mechanical appliances and machinery. Heading 8479 is a \"residual\" heading for machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 84. Subheading 8479.40 specifically identifies \"machines for making rope or cable.\" These machines operate by twisting together strands of wire, textile yarn, or other materials to form a cohesive cable or rope. The classification includes stranding machines, laying machines, and braiding machines specifically designed for cable production. Because the process of cable making is a distinct mechanical function that does not fit into the more specific categories of metalworking (8463) or textile spinning (8445), it is placed in 8479. The classification remains the same whether the machine is producing steel wire rope, fiber rope, or insulated electrical cable cores, as the primary mechanical action is the formation of the cable structure itself. This code is essential for identifying industrial manufacturing equipment used in the telecommunications, construction, and energy sectors.
- Covers
- Planetary stranding machines
- Tubular stranding machines
- Wire rope closing machines
- High-speed braiding machines for cable shielding
- Twisting machines for fiber ropes
- Armoring machines for submarine cables
- Also under 8479.40
- Rosendahl Nextrom cable lines
- Maillefer cable machinery
- Niehoff wire drawing and stranding machines
- Gauder Group (Setic, Pourtier) stranding machines
- SKET Verseilmaschinenbau rope machines
Codes often confused with 8479.40
Common mistake. Cable making machines are often misclassified under 8445.90 (other textile machinery) when used for fiber ropes, or 8463.90 (other machine tools for metal) when used for wire rope. However, 8479.40 is the specific provision for rope and cable making and takes precedence. Another error is classifying extrusion machines used to coat cables under this code; those should be in 8477.20 as they are primarily for working plastics.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847940 (the code used for cable making machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847940 (the code used for cable making machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 12% 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 847940, not only cable making machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $392M 28% of world exports
- 2 Finland $218M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $190M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $129M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $109M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $55M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 cable making machine
Brazil classifies cable making machine under NCM 8479.40.00: HS 8479.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cable making machine
What is the HS code for Cable making machine?
The HS code for Cable making machine is 847940 (Machines; for making rope or cable). The specific HS code for machines that make rope or cable is 8479.40.
How do I classify Cable making machine for customs?
Cable making machine is classified under HS code 847940 — Machines; for making rope or cable. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines that insulate cables?
Generally, no. Machines that apply plastic insulation are classified as extruders under 8477.20, while 8479.40 is for the structural formation of the cable.
Which countries are the top exporters of cable making machine (HS 847940)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847940 (the code used for cable making machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($392M, 28% of world exports), Finland ($218M) and Germany ($190M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 cable making machine (HS 847940)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847940 (the code used for cable making machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($129M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($109M) and Mexico ($55M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Cable making machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847940 for Cable making 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 cable making machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, cable making machine (HS 847940) is classified under NCM 8479.40.00.