Product classification

HS code for IC manufacturing machine: 8486.20

Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits.

Classification of IC manufacturing machine under HS 8486.20

Machines used for the manufacture of electronic integrated circuits (ICs) are classified under HS code 8486.20. Heading 8486 is a specialized heading created to consolidate equipment used in the semiconductor industry. This classification is governed by Note 9 to Chapter 84, which specifies that heading 8486 takes precedence over any other heading in the Nomenclature for machines that meet its description. Subheading 8486.20 specifically covers machines and apparatus for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits. This includes a wide array of high-tech equipment used in cleanroom environments, such as those used for thin-film deposition, etching, and photolithography. The logic behind this specific classification is to provide a unified category for the complex machinery required in semiconductor fabrication, which previously might have been scattered across various headings in Chapters 84 and 85. By using 8486.20, customs authorities can better track the movement of critical technology used in the electronics supply chain. The machines included here are those that perform the actual fabrication steps on the silicon wafer, from the initial layering to the final dicing of the chips before packaging.

Covers
  • Photolithography equipment (steppers and scanners)
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) machines
  • Ion implanters for wafer doping
  • Plasma etching systems
  • Wafer dicing saws
  • Spin-coating machines for photoresist application
Also under 8486.20
  • ASML EUV Lithography System
  • Lam Research Kiyo
  • Applied Materials Endura
  • Tokyo Electron (TEL) Impressio
  • KLA-Tencor Wafer Inspection Systems

Codes often confused with 8486.20

Common mistake. These machines are often misclassified under 8456 (machine tools for removing material by laser or ultrasonic processes) or 8543 (electrical machines with individual functions). However, Note 9 to Chapter 84 explicitly directs that if a machine is used for IC manufacturing, it must be classified in 8486, regardless of its technology. Another confusion arises with IC testers, which belong in 9030.82.

84.56Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam, or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines85.43Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter84.86Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines & apparatus specified in note 11 (C) to this Chapter9030.82Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits)

Top exporters and importers of HS 848620 (the code used for IC manufacturing machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848620 (the code used for IC manufacturing machine) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% 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 848620, not only IC manufacturing machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Netherlands $23.8B
  2. 2 Singapore $19.8B
  3. 3 Japan $18.5B

World total: $91.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $34.7B
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$19.4B
  3. 3 South Korea $14.9B

World total: $94.4B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 IC manufacturing machine

Brazil classifies IC manufacturing machine under NCM 8486.20.00: HS 8486.20 with 00 added.

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

Questions about IC manufacturing machine

What is the HS code for IC manufacturing machine?

The HS code for IC manufacturing machine is 848620 (Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits).

How do I classify IC manufacturing machine for customs?

IC manufacturing machine is classified under HS code 848620 — Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for IC manufacturing machines?

The primary HS code for machines used to manufacture integrated circuits is 8486.20.

Does this code include machines for making printed circuit boards (PCBs)?

No, machines for the manufacture of PCBs are generally classified under HS code 8486.30 or other specific headings in Chapter 84.

Which countries are the top exporters of IC manufacturing machine (HS 848620)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848620 (the code used for IC manufacturing machine) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($23.8B, 26% of world exports), Singapore ($19.8B) and Japan ($18.5B). World exports came to about $91.8B, 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 IC manufacturing machine (HS 848620)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 848620 (the code used for IC manufacturing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($34.7B, 37% of world imports), Taiwan (about $19.4B) and South Korea ($14.9B). World imports came to about $94.4B, 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 IC manufacturing machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 848620 for IC manufacturing 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 IC manufacturing machine in Brazil?

In Brazil, IC manufacturing machine (HS 848620) is classified under NCM 8486.20.00.