Product classification

HS code for Mineral washing machine: 8474.10

Machines, for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.

Classification of mineral washing machine under HS 8474.10

Mineral washing machines are classified under HS code 8474.10, which specifically covers machinery for sorting, screening, separating, or washing earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances in solid form. These machines are essential in the mining and aggregate industries for removing impurities such as clay, silt, or organic matter from valuable minerals. The classification is determined by the machine's primary mechanical function of cleaning or separating mineral solids. This heading is part of Chapter 84, which encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. The specific sub-heading 8474.10 is reserved for machines that perform the initial processing of minerals through sorting or washing, distinguishing them from machines that crush or grind materials.

Covers
  • Log washers for heavy clay removal
  • Screw-type sand washers
  • Drum washers for mineral ores
  • Hydrocyclones used for mineral separation
  • Vibratory washing screens
Also under 8474.10
  • Metso Outotec Lokotrack ST Series
  • Terex Finlay 883+ Scalper
  • McLanahan Log Washer
  • Weir Minerals Cavex Hydrocyclone
  • Eriez Magnetic Separator

Codes often confused with 8474.10

Common mistake. These machines are often confused with centrifuges or filtering apparatus classified under HS code 8421. While both can involve separation, 8474.10 is specific to the processing of solid mineral substances. Another common error is classifying them under 8479.89 (other machines and mechanical appliances), but since 8474 provides a specific description for mineral washing, it takes precedence according to the General Rules of Interpretation. Furthermore, if the machine is used for washing textiles or other non-mineral materials, it would fall under 8450 or 8451.

84.21Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases8479.89Machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter84.74Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels84.50Household or laundry-type washing machines; including machines which both wash and dry84.51Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles

Top exporters and importers of HS 847410 (the code used for mineral washing machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847410 (the code used for mineral washing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 23% 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 847410, not only mineral washing machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $961M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $557M
  3. 3 Germany $212M

World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Indonesia $810M
  2. 2 United States $278M
  3. 3 Canada $109M

World total: $3.5B 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 code for mineral washing machine

Brazil classifies mineral washing machine under NCM 8474.10.00: HS 8474.10 with 00 added.

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

Questions about mineral washing machine

What is the HS code for Mineral washing machine?

The HS code for Mineral washing machine is 847410 (Machines; for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances). The HS code for mineral washing machines used for sorting or cleaning ores and stones is 8474.10.

How do I classify Mineral washing machine for customs?

Mineral washing machine is classified under HS code 847410 — Machines; for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Can this code be used for portable mineral washers?

Yes, as long as the machine is designed for washing or separating mineral substances, its portability does not change the classification under 8474.10.

Which countries are the top exporters of mineral washing machine (HS 847410)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847410 (the code used for mineral washing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($961M, 32% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($557M) and Germany ($212M). World exports came to about $3.0B, 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 mineral washing machine (HS 847410)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 847410 (the code used for mineral washing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($810M, 23% of world imports), the United States ($278M) and Canada ($109M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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 Mineral washing machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 847410 for Mineral washing 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 mineral washing machine in Brazil?

In Brazil, mineral washing machine (HS 847410) is classified under NCM 8474.10.00.