Product classification
HS code for Filling machine: 8422.30
Machinery, for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages.
Classification of filling machine under HS 8422.30
Filling machines are classified under HS code 8422.30, which encompasses machinery for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling, or labeling containers such as bottles, cans, bags, or boxes. This classification is part of the broader category for dishwashing and packing machinery. The code 8422.30 is specifically designated for machines that perform the primary function of volumetric or gravimetric filling of products into containers. This includes machines used for aerating beverages, which are often integrated into the filling line. The classification is determined by the machine's mechanical function rather than the industry it serves, meaning a filling machine for milk and one for motor oil would both fall under this code. The technical complexity of these machines, which often involve sensors, conveyors, and sealing heads, necessitates their placement in Chapter 84, which covers mechanical appliances and machinery.
- Covers
- Automated liquid bottle filling machines
- Canning machinery for food and beverages
- Bag filling and sealing equipment
- Aerosol filling machines
- Beverage aeration and carbonation machinery
- Also under 8422.30
- Krones Bottle Fillers
- Sidel Aseptic Fillers
- GEA Sealing Machines
- Domino Labeling Systems
- Ishida Multihead Weighers (often integrated)
Codes often confused with 8422.30
Common mistake. Filling machines are frequently misclassified under 8422.40, which is for \"other packing or wrapping machinery.\" While 8422.30 is for filling and sealing the primary container, 8422.40 is for secondary packaging, such as shrink-wrapping or palletizing. Additionally, machines that only clean or dry containers before filling are classified under 8422.20. It is vital to identify the primary function of the machine to distinguish between these subheadings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842230 (the code used for filling machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842230 (the code used for filling machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 842230, not only filling machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $4.1B 32% of world exports
- 2 China $2.4B 19% of world exports
- 3 Italy $2.1B 16% of world exports
World total: $12.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.9B 17% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $638M 5.5% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $420M 3.6% of world imports
World total: $11.7B 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 filling machine
Brazil splits HS 8422.30 into 6 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8422.30.10Bottle filling, sealing and labelling machinery
- 8422.30.21Box or bag fillers for powders or grains
- 8422.30.22Fill-and-close machines, paper or paperboard packs
- 8422.30.23Tube filling machines, 100 per minute or more
- 8422.30.29Other filling, closing or labelling machinery
- 8422.30.30Machinery for aerating beverages
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about filling machine
What is the HS code for Filling machine?
The HS code for Filling machine is 842230 (Machinery; for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages). The HS code for machinery used for filling, closing, sealing, or labeling containers is 8422.30.
How do I classify Filling machine for customs?
Filling machine is classified under HS code 842230 — Machinery; for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines that label bottles?
Yes, HS code 8422.30 specifically includes machinery for labeling bottles and other containers, often as part of an integrated filling and sealing process.
Which countries are the top exporters of filling machine (HS 842230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842230 (the code used for filling machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($4.1B, 32% of world exports), China ($2.4B) and Italy ($2.1B). World exports came to about $12.9B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of filling machine (HS 842230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842230 (the code used for filling machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.9B, 17% of world imports), Mexico ($638M) and the United Kingdom ($420M). World imports came to about $11.7B, 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 Filling machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842230 for Filling 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 filling machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842230 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for filling machine depends on the product's details: 8422.30.10 (Bottle filling, sealing and labelling machinery), 8422.30.21 (Box or bag fillers for powders or grains), 8422.30.22 (Fill-and-close machines, paper or paperboard packs), 8422.30.23 (Tube filling machines, 100 per minute or more), 8422.30.29 (Other filling, closing or labelling machinery), 8422.30.30 (Machinery for aerating beverages).