Product classification
HS code for Crushing machine: 8479.82
Machines, for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring.
Classification of crushing machine under HS 8479.82
The classification of industrial crushing machines under HS code 8479.82 is determined by the machine's primary mechanical function and its application across various industries. This code falls under Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8479 is a residual category for machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions that are not specified or included elsewhere in the chapter. Subheading 8479.82 is designated for machines used for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenizing, emulsifying, or stirring. To be classified here, the crushing machine must be an independent unit or a distinct component of a larger system that processes materials such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or food products. It is distinguished from other crushing machinery by the nature of the material it processes and its lack of a more specific designation in the Harmonized System nomenclature.
- Covers
- Industrial chemical crushers
- Pharmaceutical tablet grinding machines
- Laboratory-scale material crushers
- Food processing emulsifiers and homogenizers
- Mechanical sifting and screening units for industrial powders
- Also under 8479.82
- Hosokawa Alpine grinding mills
- Netzsch agitators
- GEA homogenizers
- Bühler Group mixers
- Kason vibratory screeners
- Silverson high-shear mixers.
Codes often confused with 8479.82
Common mistake. Crushing machines are frequently misclassified under HS code 8474.20. The primary difference lies in the material being processed; 8474.20 is strictly for machinery used to crush or grind earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances in solid form. If the machine is intended for general industrial use or for processing non-mineral materials, 8479.82 is the correct classification. Additionally, smaller domestic appliances might be confused with this code but should be classified under 8509 if they are electromechanical domestic appliances.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847982 (the code used for crushing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847982 (the code used for crushing machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 847982, not only crushing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $1.6B 23% of world exports
- 2 China $1.5B 21% of world exports
- 3 Italy $492M 7.0% of world exports
World total: $7.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $987M 14% of world imports
- 2 China $455M 6.6% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $341M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $6.9B 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 crushing machine
Brazil splits HS 8479.82 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8479.82.10Industrial mixers
- 8479.82.90Kneading, crushing, sifting and similar machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about crushing machine
What is the HS code for Crushing machine?
The HS code for Crushing machine is 847982 (Machines; for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring). The HS code for industrial crushing machines not used for minerals is 8479.82.
How do I classify Crushing machine for customs?
Crushing machine is classified under HS code 847982 — Machines; for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 8474 and 8479 for a crusher?
Classification depends on the intended material; use 8474 for minerals, stones, and ores, and 8479 for chemicals, food, or general industrial materials.
Which countries are the top exporters of crushing machine (HS 847982)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847982 (the code used for crushing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.6B, 23% of world exports), China ($1.5B) and Italy ($492M). World exports came to about $7.0B, 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 crushing machine (HS 847982)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847982 (the code used for crushing machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($987M, 14% of world imports), China ($455M) and Indonesia ($341M). World imports came to about $6.9B, 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 Crushing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847982 for Crushing 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 crushing machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847982 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for crushing machine depends on the product's details: 8479.82.10 (Industrial mixers), 8479.82.90 (Kneading, crushing, sifting and similar machines).