Product classification

HS code for Forming machine: 8477.59

Machinery, for moulding or forming, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.

Classification of forming machine under HS 8477.59

Forming machines used for processing rubber or plastics are classified under HS code 8477.59. This code is situated within Chapter 84, which covers mechanical appliances and machinery. Heading 8477 is specifically reserved for machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, not specified or included elsewhere in the chapter. While the heading includes specific subheadings for injection-moulding (8477.10), extruders (8477.20), and vacuum-moulding (8477.40), the subheading 8477.59 acts as a \"basket\" category for other types of moulding or forming machines. This includes equipment that uses heat, pressure, or mechanical force to shape plastic or rubber into specific forms, such as thermoforming machines that do not utilize a vacuum. The classification is determined by the material being worked (rubber/plastic) and the specific mechanical function (forming). It follows GRI 1 and 6, ensuring that specialized machinery without a dedicated subheading is captured under this broader classification.

Covers
  • Plastic thermoforming machines (non-vacuum)
  • Rubber sole moulding machines
  • Plastic bottle blowing machines (if not elsewhere specified)
  • Compression moulding machines for plastics
  • Rotational moulding machines for polymers
Also under 8477.59
  • Ferry Industries Rotational Molders
  • REP International Rubber Injection Presses
  • Engel Compression Molding Machines
  • KraussMaffei RIM Machines

Codes often confused with 8477.59

Common mistake. Forming machines are frequently misclassified under 8462, which is the heading for metal forming machines. It is critical to distinguish the material being processed; if the machine works metal, it belongs in 8462, but if it works plastic or rubber, it belongs in 8477. Another common error is using 8477.40 for all thermoforming equipment, but 8477.40 is strictly for vacuum-moulding and other thermoforming machines that specifically use vacuum technology. General forming machines that use mechanical pressure should remain in 8477.59.

84.62Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,84.77Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter8477.40Machinery; vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials

Top exporters and importers of HS 847759 (the code used for forming machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847759 (the code used for forming machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 847759, not only forming machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $314M
  2. 2 China $229M
  3. 3 Germany $160M

World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $141M
  2. 2 China $82M
  3. 3 India $72M

World total: $1.2B 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 forming machine

Brazil splits HS 8477.59 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8477.59.11Rubber or plastics presses up to 30,000 kN
  • 8477.59.19Rubber or plastics presses over 30,000 kN
  • 8477.59.90Other rubber or plastics moulding machines

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

Questions about forming machine

What is the HS code for Forming machine?

The HS code for Forming machine is 847759 (Machinery; for moulding or forming, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter). For machines that form or mould rubber or plastics (not elsewhere specified), the HS code is 8477.59.

How do I classify Forming machine for customs?

Forming machine is classified under HS code 847759 — Machinery; for moulding or forming, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code apply to machines that form metal sheets?

No, machines designed for forming, bending, or folding metal sheets are classified under heading 8462, typically under subheadings like 8462.22 or 8462.23, depending on the specific operation.

Which countries are the top exporters of forming machine (HS 847759)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847759 (the code used for forming machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($314M, 25% of world exports), China ($229M) and Germany ($160M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 forming machine (HS 847759)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 847759 (the code used for forming machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($141M, 11% of world imports), China ($82M) and India ($72M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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.

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

The base HS code 847759 for Forming 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 forming machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 847759 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for forming machine depends on the product's details: 8477.59.11 (Rubber or plastics presses up to 30,000 kN), 8477.59.19 (Rubber or plastics presses over 30,000 kN), 8477.59.90 (Other rubber or plastics moulding machines).