Product classification
HS code for Continuous casting machine: 8454.30
Casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Classification of continuous casting machine under HS 8454.30
Continuous casting machines are classified under HS code 8454.30. Heading 8454 covers converters, ladles, ingot moulds, and casting machines of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries. Subheading 8454.30 specifically identifies 'casting machines.' A continuous casting machine (CCM) is a sophisticated piece of industrial equipment that transforms molten metal into semi-finished shapes like billets, blooms, or slabs in a continuous process. The classification is based on the machine's primary function within the metallurgical industry. According to the Section XVI notes, which cover machinery and mechanical appliances, equipment is classified based on its specific industrial application. Since the CCM is an integral part of the metal production process, specifically for the solidification of molten metal into solid forms, it is correctly placed under 8454.30. This code applies to machines used for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- Covers
- Billet continuous casting machines
- Slab casters for steel production
- Bloom casting equipment
- Vertical continuous casting machines
- Horizontal casting machines for non-ferrous alloys
- Thin slab casters for integrated steel mills
- Also under 8454.30
- SMS Group continuous caster
- Bühler die casting machine
- Italpresse Gauss die casting machine
- Danieli continuous casting machine
Codes often confused with 8454.30
Common mistake. Continuous casting machines are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8455, which covers metal-rolling mills and rolls therefor. While casting and rolling are often part of the same production line, they are distinct processes; casting involves the solidification of liquid metal, while rolling involves the mechanical deformation of solid metal. Another error is using HS code 8463, which covers other machine-tools for working metal without removing material. However, because 8454 specifically mentions casting machines for metallurgy, it is the more specific and legally correct heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845430 (the code used for continuous casting machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845430 (the code used for continuous casting machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 22% 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 845430, not only continuous casting machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $375M 39% of world exports
- 2 Japan $153M 16% of world exports
- 3 Italy $98M 10% of world exports
World total: $963M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $257M 22% of world imports
- 2 United States $116M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $115M 9.8% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 continuous casting machine
Brazil splits HS 8454.30 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8454.30.10Pressure die-casting machines
- 8454.30.20Centrifugal casting machines
- 8454.30.90Other metal casting machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about continuous casting machine
What is the HS code for Continuous casting machine?
The HS code for Continuous casting machine is 845430 (Casting machines; of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries). The HS code for continuous casting machines used in metallurgy is 8454.30.
How do I classify Continuous casting machine for customs?
Continuous casting machine is classified under HS code 845430 — Casting machines; of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are the moulds used in these machines classified here?
No, ingot moulds and other moulds used for metal casting are typically classified under HS code 8454.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of continuous casting machine (HS 845430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845430 (the code used for continuous casting machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($375M, 39% of world exports), Japan ($153M) and Italy ($98M). World exports came to about $963M, 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 continuous casting machine (HS 845430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845430 (the code used for continuous casting machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($257M, 22% of world imports), the United States ($116M) and Mexico ($115M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Continuous casting machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845430 for Continuous casting 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 continuous casting machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 845430 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for continuous casting machine depends on the product's details: 8454.30.10 (Pressure die-casting machines), 8454.30.20 (Centrifugal casting machines), 8454.30.90 (Other metal casting machines).