Product classification
HS code for Cigarette making machine: 8478.10
Machinery, for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Classification of cigarette making machine under HS 8478.10
Cigarette making machines are classified under HS code 8478.10, which covers machinery for preparing or making up tobacco that is not elsewhere specified. This heading is part of Chapter 84, which deals with mechanical appliances and industrial machinery. Specifically, 8478.10 is reserved for equipment used in the manufacture of tobacco products. This includes industrial-scale machines that shred tobacco, form the tobacco rod, and wrap it in paper. The classification is based on the machine's specialized function within the tobacco industry. It excludes general-purpose packaging machinery even if used in a cigarette factory, provided the machine's primary function is the preparation of the tobacco itself or the specific assembly of the cigarette. The technical complexity of these machines, which often combine multiple stages of production, requires classification under this specific tobacco-industry heading rather than general mechanical headings.
- Covers
- Industrial cigarette rolling machines
- Tobacco shredding machinery
- Cigarette rod making machines
- Filter attachment machinery for cigarettes
- Automated tobacco leaf stripping machines
- Cigarette tube filling machines (industrial)
- Also under 8478.10
Hauni Cigarette Making Machines, GD Tobacco Processing Equipment, Focke & Co. Packaging Machines (for tobacco), Molins Tobacco Machinery
Codes often confused with 8478.10
Common mistake. Cigarette making machines are often misclassified under HS code 8422, which covers packing or wrapping machinery. While many cigarette lines include a packing stage, the core machine that forms the cigarette belongs in 8478.10. Another common error is using HS code 8479, which is the residual heading for machines having individual functions not specified elsewhere. Because 8478 specifically mentions tobacco preparation, it must be used instead of 8479. Small, manual hand-rollers for personal use are sometimes incorrectly classified here as well; depending on their construction and material, they might be classified as smoking accessories in Chapter 96 or as simple mechanical tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847810 (the code used for cigarette making machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847810 (the code used for cigarette making machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 16% 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 847810, not only cigarette making machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $493M 54% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $41M 4.5% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $37M 4.1% of world exports
World total: $907M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$158M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Indonesia $136M 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $118M 12% of world imports
World total: $986M 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. 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 cigarette making machine
Brazil splits HS 8478.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8478.10.10Automatic tobacco stem and leaf threshers
- 8478.10.90Other tobacco processing machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cigarette making machine
What is the HS code for Cigarette making machine?
The HS code for Cigarette making machine is 847810 (Machinery; for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter). The HS code for industrial cigarette making machinery is 8478.10.
How do I classify Cigarette making machine for customs?
Cigarette making machine is classified under HS code 847810 — Machinery; for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines that pack cigarettes into boxes?
No, machines dedicated solely to packing cigarettes into retail boxes or cartons are generally classified under HS code 8422.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of cigarette making machine (HS 847810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847810 (the code used for cigarette making machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($493M, 54% of world exports), Malaysia ($41M) and Hungary ($37M). World exports came to about $907M, 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 cigarette making machine (HS 847810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847810 (the code used for cigarette making machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $158M, 16% of world imports), Indonesia ($136M) and the United States ($118M). World imports came to about $986M, 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 Cigarette making machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847810 for Cigarette 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 cigarette making machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847810 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for cigarette making machine depends on the product's details: 8478.10.10 (Automatic tobacco stem and leaf threshers), 8478.10.90 (Other tobacco processing machinery).