Product classification
HS code for Drink vending machine: 8476.29
Machines, automatic beverage-vending machines, not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices.
Classification of drink vending machine under HS 8476.29
Automatic beverage-vending machines that do not incorporate heating or refrigerating devices are classified under HS code 8476.29. Heading 8476 covers automatic goods-vending machines, including money-changing machines. The heading is divided into machines for vending beverages (8476.21 and 8476.29) and other machines (8476.81 and 8476.89). The distinction between 8476.21 and 8476.29 rests entirely on the presence of temperature control mechanisms. If the machine lacks the internal components to heat or cool the liquid, it falls into the 8476.29 category. This classification applies to the complete machine, including the housing, the dispensing mechanism, and the payment validation system. It is important to note that the machine must be "automatic," meaning it dispenses the product upon the insertion of a coin, card, or other payment method without requiring a human operator. The machines classified here are often used for dispensing bottled water at ambient temperature or simple mechanical beverage dispensers. Under GRI 1, the classification is driven by the specific description in the subheading. If a machine has a dual purpose (e.g., vending and something else), Note 3 to Section XVI requires classification by the principal function, which in this case is the automatic vending of goods. The absence of thermal units simplifies the mechanical requirements but requires strict adherence to the 8476.29 code to avoid issues with energy efficiency regulations that often apply to the refrigerated versions in 8476.21.
- Covers
- Ambient temperature bottled water dispensers
- Mechanical soda vending machines (no cooling)
- Non-refrigerated juice dispensers
- Bulk liquid vending machines without thermal control
- Vending machines for boxed drinks (ambient)
- Also under 8476.29
- Vendo classic soda machines
- Dixie-Narco (legacy ambient models)
- Royal Vendors (basic models)
- SandenVendo (ambient models)
- Azkoyen (non-refrigerated beverage vendors)
Codes often confused with 8476.29
Common mistake. The primary misclassification is with HS code 8476.21, which covers beverage vending machines with heating or refrigerating devices. Even a small cooling element requires the use of 8476.21. Another error is using 8476.89, which is for "other" vending machines (like snacks or cigarettes), but beverage machines have their own specific subheadings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847629 (the code used for drink vending machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847629 (the code used for drink vending machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, 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 847629, not only drink vending machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $13M 32% of world exports
- 2 Spain $5.7M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $4.6M 12% of world exports
World total: $39M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $5.6M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $4.7M 12% of world imports
- 3 Canada $3.1M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $40M 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 drink vending machine
Brazil classifies drink vending machine under NCM 8476.29.00: HS 8476.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about drink vending machine
What is the HS code for Drink vending machine?
The HS code for Drink vending machine is 847629 (Machines; automatic beverage-vending machines, not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices). The HS code for an automatic beverage-vending machine without heating or cooling is 8476.29.
How do I classify Drink vending machine for customs?
Drink vending machine is classified under HS code 847629 — Machines; automatic beverage-vending machines, not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the machine dispenses both snacks and drinks?
If the machine is primarily for drinks, it stays in 8476.21/29. If it is a general-purpose machine, it may fall under 8476.81/89.
Which countries are the top exporters of drink vending machine (HS 847629)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847629 (the code used for drink vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($13M, 32% of world exports), Spain ($5.7M) and the United States ($4.6M). World exports came to about $39M, 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 drink vending machine (HS 847629)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847629 (the code used for drink vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were France ($5.6M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($4.7M) and Canada ($3.1M). World imports came to about $40M, 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 Drink vending machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847629 for Drink 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 drink vending machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, drink vending machine (HS 847629) is classified under NCM 8476.29.00.