Product classification

HS code for Mixing machine: 8479.82

Machines, for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring.

Classification of mixing machine under HS 8479.82

Mixing machines are classified under HS code 8479.82 because they are mechanical appliances with individual functions that are not specifically covered by any other heading in Chapter 84. Heading 8479 acts as a "basket" heading for machinery and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in the chapter. Subheading 8479.82 is specifically allocated to machines used for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenizing, emulsifying, or stirring. This classification applies to a wide range of industrial equipment used in various sectors, including the chemical, pharmaceutical, and plastics industries. The primary criterion for classification here is that the machine's function (mixing or stirring) must be its principal purpose and that the machine is not specialized for a specific industry that has its own dedicated heading. For example, while a mixer for the chemical industry falls here, a mixer specifically designed for the food industry might be classified under 8438. The versatility and general-purpose nature of the equipment often lead it to 8479.82, provided it is not a domestic appliance or a machine for treating earth and stone.

Covers
  • Industrial Batch Mixers: Large scale machines used for blending dry powders or granules in chemical plants.
  • Paint Shakers: Mechanical devices used to mix paint cans by vigorous agitation.
  • Magnetic Stirrers: Laboratory equipment used to stir liquids using a rotating magnetic field.
  • High-Shear Emulsifiers: Machines used to create stable emulsions in cosmetic or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Industrial Kneaders: Heavy-duty machines used for mixing high-viscosity pastes or rubber compounds.
Also under 8479.82
  • Hosokawa Alpine grinding mills
  • Netzsch agitators
  • GEA homogenizers
  • Bühler Group mixers
  • Kason vibratory screeners
  • Silverson high-shear mixers.

Codes often confused with 8479.82

Common mistake. Mixing machines are frequently misclassified under 8474.31 or 8474.32, which are specifically for concrete or mineral mixers. If the mixer is intended for construction materials like cement, it must go to 8474. Another common error is 8509.40, which is for domestic food mixers; industrial-grade mixers never fall under 8509. Additionally, food-specific industrial mixers are often correctly placed in 8438.10 (bakery) or 8438.80 (other food prep) rather than 8479.82.

8474.31Machines; concrete or mortar mixers8474.32Machines; for mixing mineral substances with bitumen84.74Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels8509.40Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; food grinders and mixers, fruit or vegetable juice extractors, with self-contained electric motor85.09Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08.8438.10Machinery; industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products8438.80Machinery; used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438

Top exporters and importers of HS 847982 (the code used for mixing machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847982 (the code used for mixing machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 847982, not only mixing machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $1.6B
  2. 2 China $1.5B
  3. 3 Italy $492M

World total: $7.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $987M
  2. 2 China $455M
  3. 3 Indonesia $341M

World total: $6.9B 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 mixing machine

Brazil splits HS 8479.82 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about mixing machine

What is the HS code for Mixing machine?

The HS code for Mixing machine is 847982 (Machines; for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring).

How do I classify Mixing machine for customs?

Mixing machine is classified under HS code 847982 — Machines; for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for an industrial mixing machine?

The most common HS code for general-purpose industrial mixing or stirring machines is 8479.82. However, if the machine is for food or minerals, other codes apply.

Does 8479.82 include laboratory mixers?

Yes, many laboratory-grade stirrers and mixers are classified under 8479.82, provided they are mechanical appliances and not simple glassware or electronic measuring devices.

Which countries are the top exporters of mixing machine (HS 847982)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847982 (the code used for mixing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.6B, 23% of world exports), China ($1.5B) and Italy ($492M). World exports came to about $7.0B, 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 mixing machine (HS 847982)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 847982 (the code used for mixing machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($987M, 14% of world imports), China ($455M) and Indonesia ($341M). World imports came to about $6.9B, 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 Mixing machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 847982 for Mixing 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 mixing machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 847982 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for mixing machine depends on the product's details: 8479.82.10 (Industrial mixers), 8479.82.90 (Kneading, crushing, sifting and similar machines).