Product classification
HS code for Metal casting machine: 8454.30
Casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Classification of metal casting machine under HS 8454.30
Metal casting machines are classified under HS code 8454.30. This code is located within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8454 is specifically dedicated to converters, ladles, ingot moulds, and casting machines of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries. The classification is based on the machine's function in the metallurgical process—specifically the act of shaping molten metal by pouring or injecting it into a cavity. Subheading 8454.30 covers the actual casting machines, which include a variety of technologies such as pressure die-casting, centrifugal casting, and continuous casting machines. These machines are essential in foundries for producing everything from engine blocks to industrial pipes. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the machinery is explicitly named in the heading and subheading. It is important to note that this code applies to the machine that performs the casting, not the moulds used within the machine.
- Covers
- Pressure die-casting machines
- Continuous casting machines for steel or copper
- Centrifugal casting machines for pipe production
- Vacuum casting machines for precision metallurgy
- Low-pressure casting machines for aluminum alloys
- Also under 8454.30
- SMS Group continuous caster
- Bühler die casting machine
- Italpresse Gauss die casting machine
- Danieli continuous casting machine
Codes often confused with 8454.30
Common mistake. Metal casting machines are often confused with HS code 8480, which covers moulding boxes for metal foundry and metal moulds. While 8454.30 is for the machine, 8480 is for the mould itself. Another misclassification is 8455, which covers metal-rolling mills. Rolling mills work metal in a solid state to change its thickness, whereas casting machines work with molten metal. Additionally, machines for casting plastics or rubber are classified under 8477.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845430 (the code used for metal casting machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845430 (the code used for metal casting machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 22% 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 845430, not only metal casting machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $375M 39% of world exports
- 2 Japan $153M 16% of world exports
- 3 Italy $98M 10% of world exports
World total: $963M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $257M 22% of world imports
- 2 United States $116M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $115M 9.8% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 metal casting machine
Brazil splits HS 8454.30 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8454.30.10Pressure die-casting machines
- 8454.30.20Centrifugal casting machines
- 8454.30.90Other metal casting machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about metal casting machine
What is the HS code for Metal casting machine?
The HS code for Metal casting machine is 845430 (Casting machines; of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries). The HS code for casting machines used in metallurgy or metal foundries is 8454.30.
How do I classify Metal casting machine for customs?
Metal casting machine is classified under HS code 845430 — Casting machines; of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are ingot moulds classified under this code?
No, while ingot moulds are mentioned in heading 8454, they are typically classified under subheading 8454.20, whereas the casting machines themselves are 8454.30.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal casting machine (HS 845430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845430 (the code used for metal casting machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($375M, 39% of world exports), Japan ($153M) and Italy ($98M). World exports came to about $963M, 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 metal casting machine (HS 845430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845430 (the code used for metal casting machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($257M, 22% of world imports), the United States ($116M) and Mexico ($115M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Metal casting machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845430 for Metal casting 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 metal casting machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 845430 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for metal casting machine depends on the product's details: 8454.30.10 (Pressure die-casting machines), 8454.30.20 (Centrifugal casting machines), 8454.30.90 (Other metal casting machines).