Product classification
HS code for Cold beverage vending machine: 8476.21
Machines, automatic beverage-vending machines, incorporating heating or refrigerating devices.
Classification of cold beverage vending machine under HS 8476.21
Cold beverage vending machines are classified under HS code 8476.21. This code is located within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8476 is specifically for automatic goods-vending machines, such as those for postage stamps, cigarettes, food, or beverages. Within this heading, the 8476.2x series is dedicated to automatic beverage-vending machines. The distinction between 8476.21 and 8476.29 lies in the presence of temperature control systems. Subheading 8476.21 is used for machines that incorporate heating or refrigerating devices. For a cold beverage machine, the inclusion of a refrigeration unit to keep drinks at a chilled temperature is the primary technical requirement for this classification. These machines are designed to dispense products like canned sodas, bottled water, or chilled juices upon the insertion of payment. The classification covers the entire unit, including the housing, the dispensing mechanism, the payment validator, and the cooling system. The integration of the cooling apparatus into the vending mechanism is what necessitates the use of this specific subheading over more general vending machine codes.
- Covers
- Refrigerated canned soda vending machines
- Chilled bottled water vending machines
- Automatic juice dispensers with internal cooling
- Vending machines for cold milk or dairy drinks
- Combination beverage machines with integrated refrigeration
- Also under 8476.21
- Coca-Cola Freestyle machines
- Nespresso Professional vending solutions
- Lavazza Blue coffee machines
- Crane Merchandising Systems (e.g., BevMax series)
- Fuji Electric hot/cold dispensers
Codes often confused with 8476.21
Common mistake. These machines are sometimes misclassified under 8418.69, which covers general refrigerating or freezing equipment. However, because the machine's primary function is the automatic vending of goods, heading 8476 is more specific. Another common error is using 8476.29, which is for beverage vending machines that do not have heating or cooling elements. If the machine dispenses snacks in addition to drinks and is refrigerated, it might be confused with 8476.81, but 8476.21 is preferred for dedicated beverage units.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847621 (the code used for cold beverage vending machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847621 (the code used for cold beverage vending machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 847621, not only cold beverage vending machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $174M 37% of world exports
- 2 China $83M 18% of world exports
- 3 Spain $34M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $467M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $56M 13% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $43M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $36M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $422M 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 cold beverage vending machine
Brazil classifies cold beverage vending machine under NCM 8476.21.00: HS 8476.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cold beverage vending machine
What is the HS code for Cold beverage vending machine?
The HS code for Cold beverage vending machine is 847621 (Machines; automatic beverage-vending machines, incorporating heating or refrigerating devices). The HS code for automatic beverage-vending machines incorporating heating or refrigerating devices is 8476.21.
How do I classify Cold beverage vending machine for customs?
Cold beverage vending machine is classified under HS code 847621 — Machines; automatic beverage-vending machines, incorporating heating or refrigerating devices. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include coffee vending machines?
Yes, if the coffee machine has an internal heating element to dispense hot beverages, it is also classified under 8476.21, as the code covers both heating and refrigerating devices.
Which countries are the top exporters of cold beverage vending machine (HS 847621)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847621 (the code used for cold beverage vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($174M, 37% of world exports), China ($83M) and Spain ($34M). World exports came to about $467M, 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 cold beverage vending machine (HS 847621)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847621 (the code used for cold beverage vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($56M, 13% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($43M) and France ($36M). World imports came to about $422M, 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 Cold beverage vending machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847621 for Cold beverage 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 cold beverage vending machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, cold beverage vending machine (HS 847621) is classified under NCM 8476.21.00.