Product classification
HS code for Injection molding machine: 8477.10
Machinery, injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Classification of injection molding machine under HS 8477.10
Injection molding machines are classified under HS code 8477.10. This code is part of Chapter 84, which encompasses machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8477 is specifically dedicated to machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, not specified elsewhere. The subheading 8477.10 is the specific designation for injection-molding machines. These machines function by melting plastic or rubber granules and injecting the molten material into a mold cavity. The classification is based on the machine's mechanical operation and its specific application in the plastics and rubber industry. It covers the entire unit, including the injection unit, the clamping unit, and the control system, provided they are imported as a single functional machinery unit.
- Covers
- Plastic injection molding machines
- Rubber injection molding machines
- Horizontal and vertical injection molders
- Multi-component injection molding systems
- Electric, hydraulic, and hybrid injection machines
- Also under 8477.10
- Engel injection molding machines
- Arburg Allrounder series
- KraussMaffei CX/GX series
- Sumitomo (SHI) Demag IntElect series
- Husky Injection Molding Systems HyPET series
- Milacron Ferromatik machines
Codes often confused with 8477.10
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8480.71, which covers the actual molds used for plastics. It is important to distinguish between the machine (8477.10) and the mold (8480.71). Additionally, blow molding machines are often confused with injection molders but belong under HS code 8477.30. Extruders, which also process plastic but through a continuous flow rather than a mold injection, are classified under 8477.20. Importers must ensure the mechanical action of the machine matches the specific subheading definition.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847710 (the code used for injection molding machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847710 (the code used for injection molding machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Mexico reports $287M of its heading 8477 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 847710, not only injection molding machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.5B 44% of world exports
- 2 Japan $774M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $704M 13% of world exports
World total: $5.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $734M 11% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$486M 7.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $463M 7.1% of world imports
Mexico reports $287M of its heading 8477 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $6.6B 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 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. 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 injection molding machine
Brazil splits HS 8477.10 into 6 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8477.10.11CNC horizontal injection moulders, 5,000 g max
- 8477.10.19Other CNC horizontal injection moulders
- 8477.10.21Non-CNC horizontal injection moulders, 5,000 g max
- 8477.10.29Other non-CNC horizontal injection moulders
- 8477.10.91Non-horizontal CNC injection moulding machines
- 8477.10.99Other non-horizontal injection moulding machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about injection molding machine
What is the HS code for Injection molding machine?
The HS code for Injection molding machine is 847710 (Machinery; injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials). The HS code for an injection molding machine used for rubber or plastics is 8477.10.
How do I classify Injection molding machine for customs?
Injection molding machine is classified under HS code 847710 — Machinery; injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are the molds imported with the machine classified under 8477.10?
No, molds are generally classified separately under HS code 8480.71 (for plastics) or 8480.41 (for metal), even if they are shipped with the machine.
Which countries are the top exporters of injection molding machine (HS 847710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847710 (the code used for injection molding machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.5B, 44% of world exports), Japan ($774M) and Germany ($704M). World exports came to about $5.6B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of injection molding machine (HS 847710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847710 (the code used for injection molding machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($734M, 11% of world imports), Vietnam (about $486M) and China ($463M). World imports came to about $6.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $287M of its heading 8477 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Injection molding machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847710 for Injection molding 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 injection molding machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847710 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for injection molding machine depends on the product's details: 8477.10.11 (CNC horizontal injection moulders, 5,000 g max), 8477.10.19 (Other CNC horizontal injection moulders), 8477.10.21 (Non-CNC horizontal injection moulders, 5,000 g max), 8477.10.29 (Other non-CNC horizontal injection moulders), 8477.10.91 (Non-horizontal CNC injection moulding machines), 8477.10.99 (Other non-horizontal injection moulding machines).