Product classification
HS code for Duplicator: 8472.10
Office machines, duplicating machines.
Classification of duplicator under HS 8472.10
HS code 8472.10 is designated for duplicating machines, which are categorized under the broader heading of \"Other office machines.\" The classification logic follows the principle that these machines are intended for use in an office environment to perform repetitive tasks. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, heading 8472 includes machines that are not more specifically covered by other headings in Chapter 84. Duplicating machines under 8472.10 typically include stencil duplicators, which use a master sheet to transfer ink, and spirit duplicators, which use an alcohol-based solvent. While digital duplicators (often called Risographs) have largely replaced these older technologies, they remain under this code because they utilize a master-making process rather than the electrostatic or inkjet processes found in machines under heading 8443. The distinction is critical: if a machine functions primarily as a computer printer or a photocopier using xerographic technology, it is excluded from 8472.10 and must be classified under 8443.31 or 8443.32. The classification depends on the mechanical process of reproduction rather than the digital interface.
- Covers
- Stencil duplicating machines (mimeographs)
- Spirit duplicators (hectographs)
- Digital duplicators using master-making technology
- Office-scale offset duplicators
- Manual and electric duplicating machines
- Also under 8472.10
- Xerox AltaLink C8170
- Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C5870i
- Ricoh IM C6000
- Konica Minolta bizhub C650i
Codes often confused with 8472.10
Common mistake. Duplicators are frequently misclassified under HS codes 8443.31 or 8443.32, which cover modern printers, copiers, and facsimile machines. The confusion arises because digital duplicators look and act like photocopiers. However, heading 8443 is reserved for machines that use electrostatic, inkjet, or thermal transfer technology. If the machine creates a physical master or stencil to reproduce the image, it must stay in 8472.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847210 (the code used for duplicator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847210 (the code used for duplicator) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 72% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 40% 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 847210, not only duplicator.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $24M 72% of world exports
- 2 United States $2.9M 8.8% of world exports
- 3 France $2.2M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $33M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $11M 40% of world imports
- 2 United States $2.5M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 France $2.1M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $27M 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 duplicator
Brazil classifies duplicator under NCM 8472.10.00: HS 8472.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about duplicator
What is the HS code for Duplicator?
The HS code for Duplicator is 847210 (Office machines; duplicating machines). The HS code for a duplicating machine is 8472.10.
How do I classify Duplicator for customs?
Duplicator is classified under HS code 847210 — Office machines; duplicating machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a digital duplicator the same as a photocopier?
No. While they serve similar purposes, a digital duplicator creates a master stencil for high-volume printing, whereas a photocopier uses an electrostatic process to reproduce images directly onto paper.
Which countries are the top exporters of duplicator (HS 847210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847210 (the code used for duplicator) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($24M, 72% of world exports), the United States ($2.9M) and France ($2.2M). World exports came to about $33M, 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 duplicator (HS 847210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847210 (the code used for duplicator) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($11M, 40% of world imports), the United States ($2.5M) and France ($2.1M). World imports came to about $27M, 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 Duplicator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847210 for Duplicator 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 duplicator in Brazil?
In Brazil, duplicator (HS 847210) is classified under NCM 8472.10.00.