Product classification

HS code for Extrusion machine: 8477.20

Machinery, extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.

Classification of extrusion machine under HS 8477.20

An extrusion machine, or extruder, is a mechanical device used to create objects of a fixed cross-sectional profile. When these machines are intended for processing rubber or plastics, they are classified under HS code 8477.20. This classification falls under Chapter 84, which encompasses machinery and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8477 is dedicated to machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, not specified elsewhere. The sub-heading 8477.20 is the specific designation for extruders. The classification is based on the machine's function (extrusion) and the specific materials it is engineered to handle (polymers and elastomers), distinguishing it from metal-working presses or food-processing extruders.

Covers
  • Single-screw plastic extruders
  • Twin-screw co-rotating extruders
  • Blown film extrusion lines
  • Rubber cold-feed extruders
  • Thermoplastic pipe extrusion machines
  • Compounding extruders for polymer alloying
Also under 8477.20
  • KraussMaffei Extruders
  • Coperion Twin Screw Extruders
  • Battenfeld-Cincinnati Extrusion Lines
  • Davis-Standard Extruders

Codes often confused with 8477.20

Common mistake. Extrusion machines are often confused with metal extrusion presses, which are classified under HS code 8462.10 or 8462.90. It is critical to identify the material being processed; 8477.20 is strictly for rubber and plastics. Another common error is classifying food extruders (used for pasta or snacks) under this code, whereas they belong under HS code 8438.80 as machinery for the industrial preparation of food.

8462.90Machine-tools; (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-forging, for bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling metal, n.e.c. in heading 84628438.80Machinery; used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438

Top exporters and importers of HS 847720 (the code used for extrusion machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847720 (the code used for extrusion machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 847720, not only extrusion machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $987M
  2. 2 Germany $730M
  3. 3 Italy $396M

World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $738M
  2. 2 India $314M
  3. 3 United States $166M

World total: $3.4B 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 extrusion machine

Brazil splits HS 8477.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8477.20.10Thermoplastic extruders, screw up to 300 mm
  • 8477.20.90Other extruders for rubber or plastics

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about extrusion machine

What is the HS code for Extrusion machine?

The HS code for Extrusion machine is 847720 (Machinery; extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials). The HS code for extruders used for working rubber or plastics is 8477.20.

How do I classify Extrusion machine for customs?

Extrusion machine is classified under HS code 847720 — Machinery; extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are parts for extruders classified under the same code?

No, parts for these machines, such as screws or barrels, are typically classified under HS code 8477.90.

Which countries are the top exporters of extrusion machine (HS 847720)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847720 (the code used for extrusion machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($987M, 31% of world exports), Germany ($730M) and Italy ($396M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of extrusion machine (HS 847720)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 847720 (the code used for extrusion machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($738M, 22% of world imports), India ($314M) and the United States ($166M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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.

Is the HS code for Extrusion machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 847720 for Extrusion 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 extrusion machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 847720 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for extrusion machine depends on the product's details: 8477.20.10 (Thermoplastic extruders, screw up to 300 mm), 8477.20.90 (Other extruders for rubber or plastics).