HS Code for Foundry moulding machine

The foundry moulding machine is classified under HS code 8474.80. This heading covers machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing, or kneading earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances in solid form. Specifically, subheading 8474.80 includes machines for forming foundry moulds of sand. While many foundry machines fall under heading 8454, those that specifically manipulate sand or mineral binders to create the mould itself are directed to 8474. This is because sand is considered a mineral substance under the HS nomenclature. The machine's role is to compact the sand around a pattern to create a cavity for the molten metal. This classification is supported by the Explanatory Notes which distinguish between machines that handle the metal (8454) and those that prepare the mineral-based moulds (8474). The process involves mechanical agitation, pressure, or blowing to ensure the sand takes the exact shape of the pattern.

Products Included

• Jolt-squeeze moulding machines
• Sand ramming machines for foundry use
• Core-making machines (core blowers)
• Shell moulding machines
• Automatic flaskless moulding lines
• Vibratory sand compaction tables

Common Misclassification

Foundry moulding machines are frequently confused with casting machines under HS code 8454.30. The distinction is that 8454.30 machines actually pour or inject the metal, whereas 8474.80 machines prepare the sand mould that receives the metal. Another common error is 8480, which covers the physical moulds and patterns themselves, not the mechanical equipment used to create them. Importers may also mistakenly look at 8479.89 for general mechanical appliances, but 8474 is the more specific heading for mineral-working machinery.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Foundry moulding machine?

The HS code for a foundry moulding machine used for making sand moulds is 8474.80.

Are core-making machines included in this code?

Yes, machines designed to produce sand cores for foundries are classified under 8474.80 as they involve the shaping of mineral substances.