Product classification
HS code for Hot beverage vending machine: 8476.21
Machines, automatic beverage-vending machines, incorporating heating or refrigerating devices.
Classification of hot beverage vending machine under HS 8476.21
Hot beverage vending machines are classified under HS code 8476.21. This classification is situated within Chapter 84, which encompasses machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8476 specifically covers automatic goods-vending machines. The structure of this heading distinguishes between machines that incorporate heating or refrigerating devices and those that do not. Subheading 8476.21 is designated for automatic beverage-vending machines that include integrated thermal components to heat the liquid or ingredients. This classification applies to machines that perform the entire cycle of accepting payment, processing the selection, and dispensing the hot drink. The inclusion of the heating element is the defining technical characteristic for this specific subheading. These machines are complex assemblies involving fluid pumps, heating reservoirs, and electronic control systems, all housed within a single vending unit. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the machine dispenses coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, provided the heating mechanism is internal.
- Covers
- Automatic bean-to-cup coffee vending machines
- Instant tea vending dispensers with coin mechanisms
- Hot chocolate vending machines with integrated heaters
- Combination hot soup and beverage vending units
- Automated espresso machines for public commercial use
- Also under 8476.21
- Coca-Cola Freestyle machines
- Nespresso Professional vending solutions
- Lavazza Blue coffee machines
- Crane Merchandising Systems (e.g., BevMax series)
- Fuji Electric hot/cold dispensers
Codes often confused with 8476.21
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8476.29, which is for beverage vending machines that do not have heating or cooling devices. If a machine only dispenses ambient-temperature drinks, it must be moved to 8476.29. Another common mistake is using HS code 8419.81, which covers machinery for making hot drinks in catering environments. The distinction is the "vending" aspect; if the machine does not have a payment or automatic dispensing system for individual sale, it belongs in 8419.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847621 (the code used for hot beverage vending machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847621 (the code used for hot beverage vending machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 847621, not only hot beverage vending machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $174M 37% of world exports
- 2 China $83M 18% of world exports
- 3 Spain $34M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $467M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $56M 13% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $43M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $36M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $422M 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 hot beverage vending machine
Brazil classifies hot beverage vending machine under NCM 8476.21.00: HS 8476.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hot beverage vending machine
What is the HS code for Hot beverage vending machine?
The HS code for Hot beverage vending machine is 847621 (Machines; automatic beverage-vending machines, incorporating heating or refrigerating devices). The HS code for an automatic hot beverage vending machine with a heating device is 8476.21.
How do I classify Hot beverage vending machine for customs?
Hot beverage vending machine is classified under HS code 847621 — Machines; automatic beverage-vending machines, incorporating heating or refrigerating devices. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can a machine without a coin slot use this code?
Yes, as long as it is an automatic dispensing machine for goods, even if it uses card readers or other payment systems, it remains under 8476.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of hot beverage vending machine (HS 847621)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847621 (the code used for hot beverage vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($174M, 37% of world exports), China ($83M) and Spain ($34M). World exports came to about $467M, 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 hot beverage vending machine (HS 847621)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847621 (the code used for hot beverage vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($56M, 13% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($43M) and France ($36M). World imports came to about $422M, 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 Hot beverage vending machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847621 for Hot beverage 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 hot beverage vending machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, hot beverage vending machine (HS 847621) is classified under NCM 8476.21.00.