Product classification
HS code for Food vending machine: 8476.81
Machines, automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), incorporating heating or refrigerating devices.
Classification of food vending machine under HS 8476.81
Food vending machines are classified under HS code 8476.81. Heading 8476 covers automatic goods-vending machines, including those for postage stamps, cigarettes, food, or money-changing. The classification is further refined by the presence of temperature control mechanisms. Subheading 8476.81 is specific to machines that incorporate heating or refrigerating devices. This is a critical distinction in the Harmonized System, as the environmental control is considered a significant functional component of the machine's operation. The classification follows GRI 1, as the terms of the heading and subheadings specifically describe the apparatus. These machines must be 'automatic,' meaning they dispense goods upon the insertion of a payment medium (coins, cards, or digital payment) without direct human intervention for each transaction.
- Covers
- Refrigerated sandwich vending machines
- Heated pizza vending kiosks
- Frozen meal dispensing machines
- Refrigerated snack and yogurt dispensers
- Automated hot soup vending machines
- Ice cream vending units
- Also under 8476.81
- Farmer's Fridge fresh food kiosks
- PizzaForno automated pizza machines
- Ice Cream Express vending machines
- Automated Retail Technologies (ART) solutions
- Intelligent Dispensing Solutions (IDS) temperature-controlled units
Codes often confused with 8476.81
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these machines under 8476.21, which is reserved specifically for beverage-vending machines with heating or cooling devices. If a machine dispenses both snacks and drinks, it is classified based on its principal function or under 8476.81 if the food component is significant. Another misclassification occurs with 8418, which covers refrigerators and freezers. While a vending machine contains a cooling unit, its primary function is the automatic dispensing of goods, making 8476 the correct heading. Finally, machines without temperature control fall under 8476.89.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847681 (the code used for food vending machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847681 (the code used for food vending machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 9.1% 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 847681, not only food vending machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $111M 47% of world exports
- 2 Italy $74M 31% of world exports
- 3 Germany $9.4M 4.0% of world exports
World total: $237M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $18M 9.1% of world imports
- 2 Germany $16M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 France $16M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $194M 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 food vending machine
Brazil classifies food vending machine under NCM 8476.81.00: HS 8476.81 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about food vending machine
What is the HS code for Food vending machine?
The HS code for Food vending machine is 847681 (Machines; automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), incorporating heating or refrigerating devices). The HS code for an automatic food vending machine with heating or refrigerating devices is 8476.81.
How do I classify Food vending machine for customs?
Food vending machine is classified under HS code 847681 — Machines; automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), incorporating heating or refrigerating devices. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What code is used for a vending machine that doesn't cool or heat?
If the vending machine lacks temperature control (e.g., a simple candy or dry snack machine), it is classified under HS code 8476.89.
Which countries are the top exporters of food vending machine (HS 847681)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847681 (the code used for food vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($111M, 47% of world exports), Italy ($74M) and Germany ($9.4M). World exports came to about $237M, 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 food vending machine (HS 847681)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847681 (the code used for food vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($18M, 9.1% of world imports), Germany ($16M) and France ($16M). World imports came to about $194M, 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 Food vending machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847681 for Food 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 food vending machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, food vending machine (HS 847681) is classified under NCM 8476.81.00.