Product classification
HS code for Industrial machine: 8479.89
Machines and mechanical appliances, having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter.
Classification of industrial machine under HS 8479.89
The classification of an industrial machine under HS code 8479.89 is based on its status as a residual or "basket" category within Chapter 84. This chapter generally covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8479 is specifically reserved for machines and mechanical appliances that have individual functions but are not described or included in any other heading of the chapter. To qualify for 8479.89, the machine must possess a distinct mechanical function that is performed independently of any other machine or as a separate unit within a production line. This code is used when the machine does not fit into specialized categories such as agricultural machinery (8432), textile machinery (8444-8447), or machine tools (8456-8463). The classification process requires a thorough review of the machine's technical specifications and intended use to ensure that no more specific heading applies before defaulting to this general industrial machinery code.
- Covers
- Industrial floor polishers and scrubbers
- Ultrasonic cleaning equipment for industrial parts
- Automated shoe-brushing and cleaning machines
- Industrial robots for multiple or non-specified applications
- Mechanical distributors for various industrial materials
- Vibratory feeders and aerators for bulk materials
- Oil-pressure presses for general industrial use
- Also under 8479.89
- KUKA industrial robots
- Festo pneumatic systems
- GEA process equipment
- Sartorius laboratory centrifuges
- Tetra Pak filling machines
Codes often confused with 8479.89
Common mistake. Industrial machines are often misclassified under 8479.89 when they should be in 8479.81 (for treating metal) or 8479.82 (for mixing, kneading, or crushing). Another common error is confusing mechanical appliances with electrical ones; if the machine's primary function is electrical and not elsewhere specified, it might fall under 8543. Furthermore, if a machine is designed for a very specific industry like food processing, it must be classified in 8438 rather than the general 8479.89.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847989 (the code used for industrial machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847989 (the code used for industrial machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 847989, not only industrial machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $11.6B 19% of world exports
- 2 Germany $11.5B 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $4.3B 7.2% of world exports
World total: $59.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $6.9B 12% of world imports
- 2 China $6.4B 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $4.1B 7.1% of world imports
World total: $57.2B 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 industrial machine
Brazil splits HS 8479.89 into 10 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8479.89.11Other presses with individual functions
- 8479.89.12Solid or liquid dispensing and dosing machines
- 8479.89.21Basketwork and esparto working machines
- 8479.89.22Brush making machines
- 8479.89.31Electric windscreen wipers for aircraft
- 8479.89.32Hydraulic accumulators for aircraft
- 8479.89.40Fixed metal cereal silos with elevators/extractors
- 8479.89.91Ultrasonic parts cleaning machines
- 8479.89.92Ship and boat steering gear
- 8479.89.99Other machines with individual functions
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial machine
What is the HS code for Industrial machine?
The HS code for Industrial machine is 847989 (Machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter). The HS code for general industrial machines with individual functions not specified elsewhere is 8479.89.
How do I classify Industrial machine for customs?
Industrial machine is classified under HS code 847989 — Machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
When should I use a more specific code than 8479.89?
You must use a more specific code if the machine is explicitly named in headings 8401 through 8478, such as pumps (8413) or air conditioners (8415).
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial machine (HS 847989)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847989 (the code used for industrial machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($11.6B, 19% of world exports), Germany ($11.5B) and the United States ($4.3B). World exports came to about $59.8B, 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 industrial machine (HS 847989)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847989 (the code used for industrial machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($6.9B, 12% of world imports), China ($6.4B) and Germany ($4.1B). World imports came to about $57.2B, 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 Industrial machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847989 for Industrial 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 industrial machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847989 into 10 NCM codes, so the right one for industrial machine depends on the product's details: 8479.89.11 (Other presses with individual functions), 8479.89.12 (Solid or liquid dispensing and dosing machines), 8479.89.21 (Basketwork and esparto working machines), 8479.89.22 (Brush making machines), 8479.89.31 (Electric windscreen wipers for aircraft), 8479.89.32 (Hydraulic accumulators for aircraft), and more.