Product classification
HS code for Cigarette vending machine: 8476.89
Machines, automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices.
Classification of cigarette vending machine under HS 8476.89
The classification of cigarette vending machines under HS code 8476.89 is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. Heading 8476 specifically covers automatic goods-vending machines, such as those for postage stamps, cigarettes, food, or money-changing. The classification process involves identifying the primary function of the machine, which is the automated dispensing of merchandise upon payment. Subheading 8476.89 is a residual category for machines that do not dispense beverages and do not incorporate heating or refrigerating elements. This classification is appropriate because cigarette vending machines are mechanical or electronic devices designed to store and release tobacco products without the need for temperature control. The machinery typically includes a housing, a selection mechanism, a payment processing unit (coin, bill, or card), and a delivery system. Since these machines are specialized for solid goods and lack thermal regulation components, they fall outside the scope of subheadings 8476.21 and 8476.29, which are reserved for beverage machines with temperature control. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the machine is wall-mounted or floor-standing, provided its primary purpose is the automatic sale of cigarettes.
- Covers
- Wall-mounted cigarette dispensers
- Floor-standing automatic cigarette machines
- Token-operated tobacco vending units
- Electronic cigarette vending kiosks
- Mechanical pull-knob cigarette dispensers
- Also under 8476.89
- Crane Merchandising Systems (e.g., National Vendors snack machines)
- Fuji Electric (non-refrigerated models)
- Azkoyen (snack/general goods vendors)
- Jofemar cigarette machines
- Vendnet general merchandise machines
Codes often confused with 8476.89
Common mistake. Cigarette vending machines are frequently misclassified under HS code 8476.21 or 8476.29. These codes are specifically reserved for beverage-vending machines that incorporate heating or refrigerating devices. Another common error is using HS code 8472.90, which covers other office machines. This is incorrect because heading 8476 is more specific to the function of vending goods. Additionally, if the machine only accepts payment but does not dispense the product (such as a standalone payment terminal), it might be misclassified under 8471, but as a complete vending unit, 8476.89 is the correct designation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847689 (the code used for cigarette vending machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847689 (the code used for cigarette vending machine) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 847689, not only cigarette vending machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $122M 21% of world exports
- 2 China $121M 21% of world exports
- 3 Italy $94M 16% of world exports
World total: $583M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $131M 24% of world imports
- 2 France $80M 15% of world imports
- 3 Poland $30M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $547M 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 cigarette vending machine
Brazil splits HS 8476.89 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8476.89.10Postage stamp vending machines
- 8476.89.90Other vending/change machines, unheated, uncooled
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cigarette vending machine
What is the HS code for Cigarette vending machine?
The HS code for Cigarette vending machine is 847689 (Machines; automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices). The correct HS code for a cigarette vending machine that does not have heating or cooling features is 8476.89.
How do I classify Cigarette vending machine for customs?
Cigarette vending machine is classified under HS code 847689 — Machines; automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines with digital payment systems?
Yes, the inclusion of modern digital payment systems, such as credit card readers or mobile pay, does not change the classification under 8476.89, as the primary function remains the automatic vending of goods.
Which countries are the top exporters of cigarette vending machine (HS 847689)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847689 (the code used for cigarette vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($122M, 21% of world exports), China ($121M) and Italy ($94M). World exports came to about $583M, 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 vending machine (HS 847689)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847689 (the code used for cigarette vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($131M, 24% of world imports), France ($80M) and Poland ($30M). World imports came to about $547M, 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 vending machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847689 for Cigarette 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 cigarette vending machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847689 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for cigarette vending machine depends on the product's details: 8476.89.10 (Postage stamp vending machines), 8476.89.90 (Other vending/change machines, unheated, uncooled).