Product classification
HS code for Foundry moulding machine: 8474.80
Machines, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand.
Classification of foundry moulding machine under HS 8474.80
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8474.80
- Komarek Briquetting Machine
- Dorst Technologies Ceramic Press
- Besser Block Machine
- DISA Foundry Moulding Machine
- Fives FCB Grinding & Briquetting
Codes often confused with 8474.80
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847480 (the code used for foundry moulding machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847480 (the code used for foundry moulding machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 13% 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 847480, not only foundry moulding machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $679M 30% of world exports
- 2 Italy $487M 21% of world exports
- 3 Germany $381M 17% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Chile $329M 13% of world imports
- 2 India $313M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $127M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 foundry moulding machine
Brazil splits HS 8474.80 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8474.80.10Machines for making sand foundry moulds
- 8474.80.90Other mineral shaping or agglomerating machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about foundry moulding machine
What is the HS code for Foundry moulding machine?
The HS code for Foundry moulding machine is 847480 (Machines; for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand). The HS code for a foundry moulding machine used for making sand moulds is 8474.80.
How do I classify Foundry moulding machine for customs?
Foundry moulding machine is classified under HS code 847480 — Machines; for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of foundry moulding machine (HS 847480)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847480 (the code used for foundry moulding machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($679M, 30% of world exports), Italy ($487M) and Germany ($381M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 foundry moulding machine (HS 847480)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847480 (the code used for foundry moulding machine) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($329M, 13% of world imports), India ($313M) and the United States ($127M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 Foundry moulding machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847480 for Foundry moulding 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 foundry moulding machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847480 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for foundry moulding machine depends on the product's details: 8474.80.10 (Machines for making sand foundry moulds), 8474.80.90 (Other mineral shaping or agglomerating machines).