Product classification
HS code for Electroplating machine: 8543.30
Electrical machines and apparatus, for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis.
Classification of electroplating machine under HS 8543.30
The classification of electroplating machines under HS code 8543.30 is determined by the primary function of the apparatus, which is to perform electrolysis. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, machines that utilize electrical energy to induce a chemical change—specifically the deposition of metal onto a substrate—fall under Chapter 85. This chapter encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8543 is a specific heading for electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85. Subheading 8543.30 specifically addresses machines and apparatus for electroplating, electrolysis, or electrophoresis. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the machine is used for industrial-scale metal finishing or small-scale jewelry plating, provided the core mechanism is electrolytic. The machine must include the electrical components necessary to facilitate the plating process, such as rectifiers or control units, to be classified here rather than as simple tanks.
- Covers
- Automatic electroplating lines
- Manual plating tanks with integrated rectifiers
- Electrolytic cleaning machines
- Anodizing equipment for aluminum
- Galvanizing machines using electrolytic processes
- Electrophoresis painting equipment
- Also under 8543.30
- Dynapower rectifiers
- Technic electroplating systems
- Bio-Rad electrophoresis power supplies
- Elga Purelab water purification systems (electrolytic components)
Codes often confused with 8543.30
Common mistake. Electroplating machines are frequently misclassified under HS code 8479.89, which covers general mechanical appliances with individual functions. However, because the primary operation is electrical/chemical (electrolysis), 8543.30 takes precedence. Another common error is using 8514, which covers industrial furnaces and ovens; while some plating processes involve heat, the electrolytic function is the defining characteristic for 8543.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854330 (the code used for electroplating machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854330 (the code used for electroplating machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 17% 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 854330, not only electroplating machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $962M 40% of world exports
- 2 United States $184M 7.6% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$176M 7.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $462M 17% of world imports
- 2 China $264M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $178M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $2.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 electroplating machine
Brazil splits HS 8543.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8543.30.10Membrane-cell electrolysis apparatus
- 8543.30.90Other electrolytic and electrophoresis apparatus
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electroplating machine
What is the HS code for Electroplating machine?
The HS code for Electroplating machine is 854330 (Electrical machines and apparatus; for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis). The primary HS code for an electroplating machine is 8543.30, which covers electrical machines and apparatus for electroplating, electrolysis, or electrophoresis.
How do I classify Electroplating machine for customs?
Electroplating machine is classified under HS code 854330 — Electrical machines and apparatus; for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the chemicals used in the machine?
No, chemicals and electrolytes used in the plating process are classified separately under Chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals) or Chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products) depending on their composition.
Which countries are the top exporters of electroplating machine (HS 854330)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854330 (the code used for electroplating machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($962M, 40% of world exports), the United States ($184M) and Vietnam (about $176M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 electroplating machine (HS 854330)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854330 (the code used for electroplating machine) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($462M, 17% of world imports), China ($264M) and Thailand ($178M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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 Electroplating machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854330 for Electroplating 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 electroplating machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 854330 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for electroplating machine depends on the product's details: 8543.30.10 (Membrane-cell electrolysis apparatus), 8543.30.90 (Other electrolytic and electrophoresis apparatus).