Product classification
HS code for Material testing machine: 9024.80
Machines and appliances, for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials other than metals.
Classification of material testing machine under HS 9024.80
Material testing machines for non-metallic substances are classified under HS code 9024.80. This classification is determined by the function of the machine and the nature of the material it is designed to evaluate. Heading 9024 is dedicated to machines and appliances for testing the mechanical properties of materials. While 9024.10 is reserved for machines testing metals, 9024.80 serves as the specific category for all other materials, including plastics, rubber, textiles, paper, and wood. These machines typically perform tests such as tensile strength, elongation, compression, and flexural resistance. The classification is based on the primary purpose of the device: providing quantitative data on how a non-metallic material reacts under physical stress. If a machine is designed to test both metal and non-metal, it is usually classified based on its primary intended use or under the more specific subheading if one predominates. However, for dedicated equipment used in industries like polymer manufacturing or textile production, 9024.80 is the standard designation for international trade and customs documentation.
- Covers
- Universal testing machines (UTM) for plastics
- Textile tensile strength testers
- Paper and cardboard burst testers
- Rubber rheometers and Mooney viscometers
- Wood compression testing apparatus
- Concrete and cement strength testers
- Also under 9024.80
- Instron 3400 Series for plastics
- ZwickRoell ZwickiLine for textiles
- Shore Durometer for rubber
- Tinius Olsen H5K-T for polymers
- Testometric M350-10CT
Codes often confused with 9024.80
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 9024.10, which is strictly for machines testing metals. Importers often confuse the two when a machine is capable of testing multiple materials. Additionally, HS code 9031.80 is sometimes used in error; however, 9031 is for measuring or checking instruments not specified elsewhere, whereas 9024 is the specific heading for mechanical property testing, making it the legally required choice.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902480 (the code used for material testing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902480 (the code used for material testing machine) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% 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 902480, not only material testing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $352M 25% of world exports
- 2 Germany $291M 21% of world exports
- 3 China $146M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $229M 17% of world imports
- 2 United States $113M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 India $86M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 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 material testing machine
Brazil splits HS 9024.80 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9024.80.11Automatic yarn testing machines
- 9024.80.19Other textile testing machines
- 9024.80.21Tyre testing machines
- 9024.80.29Other paper, plastics or rubber testing machines
- 9024.80.90Testing machines for other non-metal materials
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about material testing machine
What is the HS code for Material testing machine?
The HS code for Material testing machine is 902480 (Machines and appliances; for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials other than metals). The HS code for a material testing machine designed for non-metallic materials is 9024.80. If the machine is for metals, the code is 9024.10.
How do I classify Material testing machine for customs?
Material testing machine is classified under HS code 902480 — Machines and appliances; for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials other than metals. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include software for the machine?
If the software is pre-installed or bundled with the machine, it is generally classified under 9024.80. Standalone software may be classified under heading 8523.
Which countries are the top exporters of material testing machine (HS 902480)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902480 (the code used for material testing machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($352M, 25% of world exports), Germany ($291M) and China ($146M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of material testing machine (HS 902480)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902480 (the code used for material testing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($229M, 17% of world imports), the United States ($113M) and India ($86M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 Material testing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902480 for Material testing 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 material testing machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902480 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for material testing machine depends on the product's details: 9024.80.11 (Automatic yarn testing machines), 9024.80.19 (Other textile testing machines), 9024.80.21 (Tyre testing machines), 9024.80.29 (Other paper, plastics or rubber testing machines), 9024.80.90 (Testing machines for other non-metal materials).