Product classification

HS code for Coin counter: 8472.90

Office machines, not elsewhere classified.

Classification of coin counter under HS 8472.90

Coin counters are classified under HS code 8472.90. This classification falls under heading 8472, which covers "Other office machines." The Harmonized System defines office machines as those used in offices, shops, factories, workshops, etc., for doing office work (e.g., writing, calculating, sorting, and filing). Subheading 8472.90 is a residual category for machines that do not fit into the more specific subheadings for addressing machines or hectographing machines. Coin counters, whether they are simple mechanical devices or sophisticated electronic sorters, are classified here because their primary function is the administrative processing of currency. The classification is supported by GRI 1, as the machine's function as an office aid is the most accurate description. These devices often incorporate features for counting, sorting by denomination, and sometimes even detecting counterfeit coins. Even if the machine is used in a bank or a high-volume retail environment, it remains within the scope of 8472. The classification excludes heavy industrial sorting equipment used in mints, which might fall under different headings, but standard commercial coin counters are firmly placed in 8472.90.

Covers
  • Electronic coin counting machines
  • Automatic coin sorters and counters
  • Desktop currency coin counters
  • Portable battery-operated coin counters
  • Coin wrappers with counting functions
Also under 8472.90
  • Fellowes Powershred 99Ci
  • GBC Fusion 6000L laminator
  • Olympia CM 941 cash register
  • Acroprint BioTouch time clock

Codes often confused with 8472.90

Common mistake. Coin counters are sometimes misclassified under 8470.90, which covers calculating machines. While they do "count," they are not performing mathematical calculations in the sense intended for heading 8470. They are also occasionally confused with 9031.80 (measuring or checking instruments), but since their primary purpose is office-related currency handling, Chapter 84 is more appropriate than the precision instrument chapter.

8470.90Machines incorporating a calculating device; n.e.c. in heading no. 847084.70Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers9031.80Instruments, appliances and machines; for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90

Top exporters and importers of HS 847290 (the code used for coin counter), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847290 (the code used for coin counter) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 847290, not only coin counter.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $1.0B
  2. 2 Germany $630M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$385M

World total: $4.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $846M
  2. 2 Germany $247M
  3. 3 Canada $189M

World total: $4.4B 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 coin counter

Brazil splits HS 8472.90 into 8 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8472.90.10ATMs and automatic banknote dispensers
  • 8472.90.20Bank teller machines with authenticating device
  • 8472.90.30Coin and banknote sorting and counting machines
  • 8472.90.40Pencil sharpeners, punches, staplers and removers
  • 8472.90.51Document sorters, over 400 documents per minute
  • 8472.90.59Document sorters, up to 400 documents per minute
  • 8472.90.91Addressing and address plate embossing machines
  • 8472.90.99Other office machines not elsewhere specified

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about coin counter

What is the HS code for Coin counter?

The HS code for Coin counter is 847290 (Office machines; not elsewhere classified). The HS code for most commercial and office coin counters is 8472.90.

How do I classify Coin counter for customs?

Coin counter is classified under HS code 847290 — Office machines; not elsewhere classified. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are bill counters classified under the same code?

Yes, banknote or bill counters are also typically classified under HS code 8472.90 as they are considered office machines for processing currency.

Which countries are the top exporters of coin counter (HS 847290)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847290 (the code used for coin counter) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 23% of world exports), Germany ($630M) and Vietnam (about $385M). World exports came to about $4.5B, 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 coin counter (HS 847290)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 847290 (the code used for coin counter) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($846M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($247M) and Canada ($189M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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.

Is the HS code for Coin counter the same in all countries?

The base HS code 847290 for Coin counter 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 coin counter in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 847290 into 8 NCM codes, so the right one for coin counter depends on the product's details: 8472.90.10 (ATMs and automatic banknote dispensers), 8472.90.20 (Bank teller machines with authenticating device), 8472.90.30 (Coin and banknote sorting and counting machines), 8472.90.40 (Pencil sharpeners, punches, staplers and removers), 8472.90.51 (Document sorters, over 400 documents per minute), 8472.90.59 (Document sorters, up to 400 documents per minute), and more.