Product classification
HS code for Oil extraction machine: 8479.20
Machinery, for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Classification of oil extraction machine under HS 8479.20
HS code 8479.20 is the specific classification for machinery used in the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils. This code falls under heading 8479, which is a "residual" or "basket" heading for machines and mechanical appliances that have individual functions but are not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 84. The classification of oil extraction machinery is determined by its specialized industrial application. These machines are designed to process raw materials such as oilseeds (soybeans, sunflower seeds, etc.), nuts, or animal tissues to isolate the fat or oil components. The machinery included under 8479.20 encompasses a wide range of equipment, from mechanical screw presses (expellers) that use high pressure to squeeze oil out of the feedstock, to complex solvent extraction plants that use chemical solvents like hexane to dissolve and then recover the oil. It also includes auxiliary equipment specifically designed for the preparation of these materials, such as seed cleaners, hullers, and grinders, provided they are part of a dedicated oil extraction line. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, classification is determined by the heading text. Furthermore, Note 7 to Chapter 84 states that a machine which is used for more than one purpose is, for the purposes of classification, to be treated as if its principal purpose were its sole purpose. Since the principal purpose of these machines is the extraction of oils, they are correctly placed in 8479.20. This classification is vital for distinguishing industrial-scale processing equipment from smaller, general-purpose food preparation machinery found in heading 8438.
- Covers
- Mechanical screw presses (oil expellers)
- Solvent extraction plants for oilseeds
- Seed crushing and grinding machines for oil production
- Rendering equipment for animal fats
- Oil refining centrifuges (when part of an extraction system)
- Seed hulling and decorticating machines
- Also under 8479.20
- Alfa Laval decanters
- Crown Iron Works solvent extractors
- Desmet Ballestra refining lines
- GEA Westfalia separators
- Pieralisi olive oil mills
Codes often confused with 8479.20
Common mistake. This machinery is often confused with HS code 8438.80 (Other machinery for the industrial preparation of food or drink). While oil extraction is related to food, 8479.20 is more specific. It is also sometimes misclassified under 8421.29 (General filtering or purifying machinery) if the equipment is primarily a filter press, but if it is dedicated to oil extraction, 8479.20 takes precedence.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847920 (the code used for oil extraction machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847920 (the code used for oil extraction machine) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 19% 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 847920, not only oil extraction machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $246M 22% of world exports
- 2 China $237M 21% of world exports
- 3 Italy $169M 15% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $216M 19% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $46M 4.2% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $44M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 oil extraction machine
Brazil classifies oil extraction machine under NCM 8479.20.00: HS 8479.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about oil extraction machine
What is the HS code for Oil extraction machine?
The HS code for Oil extraction machine is 847920 (Machinery; for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils). The HS code for machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or vegetable fats or oils is 8479.20.
How do I classify Oil extraction machine for customs?
Oil extraction machine is classified under HS code 847920 — Machinery; for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include domestic oil presses?
Yes, if they are mechanical appliances for oil extraction, they generally fall under 8479.20, though very small hand-operated tools might be classified elsewhere.
Which countries are the top exporters of oil extraction machine (HS 847920)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847920 (the code used for oil extraction machine) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($246M, 22% of world exports), China ($237M) and Italy ($169M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 oil extraction machine (HS 847920)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847920 (the code used for oil extraction machine) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($216M, 19% of world imports), Türkiye ($46M) and Nigeria ($44M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 Oil extraction machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847920 for Oil extraction 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 oil extraction machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, oil extraction machine (HS 847920) is classified under NCM 8479.20.00.