Product classification

HS code for OLED manufacturing machine: 8486.30

Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of flat panel displays.

Classification of OLED manufacturing machine under HS 8486.30

Machines used for the manufacture of Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) displays are classified under HS code 8486.30. This classification is part of heading 8486, which is a specialized category for machines and apparatus used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits, or flat panel displays. The subheading 8486.30 specifically targets equipment for flat panel display manufacturing. The classification logic follows the principle of end-use: because these machines are designed with the unique technical requirements of OLED production in mind—such as high-vacuum organic layer deposition or specialized encapsulation—they are grouped here rather than under general machinery headings. This includes a wide array of complex apparatus, from inkjet printing systems used for display layers to laser annealing tools used for the backplane. The "solely or principally" rule ensures that even if a machine has a generic function (like cleaning or heating), it is classified here if its primary purpose is display production.

Covers
  • Vacuum evaporation systems for OLED layer deposition
  • Inkjet printing machines for organic display materials
  • Laser annealing equipment for OLED backplanes
  • OLED encapsulation and sealing machines
  • Substrate handling robots for display manufacturing
Also under 8486.30
  • Canon Tokki OLED Deposition Equipment
  • Applied Materials AKT-PECVD
  • LG Display production lines
  • Samsung Display fabrication equipment
  • ULVAC FPD manufacturing systems

Codes often confused with 8486.30

Common mistake. These machines are often misclassified under 8479.89, which is a catch-all for machines with individual functions not specified elsewhere. Another common error is using 8543.70 for electrical machines. However, Note 9 to Chapter 84 explicitly directs that machines meeting the description of heading 8486 must be classified there and nowhere else in the nomenclature. If the machine is for semiconductor wafers rather than displays, it would fall under 8486.10 or 8486.20.

8479.89Machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter8543.70Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 854384.86Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines & apparatus specified in note 11 (C) to this Chapter8486.10Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers8486.20Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits

Top exporters and importers of HS 848630 (the code used for OLED manufacturing machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848630 (the code used for OLED manufacturing machine) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 88% 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 848630, not only OLED manufacturing machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Japan $1.8B
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$1.1B
  3. 3 South Korea $976M

World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $3.7B
  2. 2 South Korea $170M
  3. 3 Taiwan* ~$116M

World total: $4.2B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 OLED manufacturing machine

Brazil classifies OLED manufacturing machine under NCM 8486.30.00: HS 8486.30 with 00 added.

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

Questions about OLED manufacturing machine

What is the HS code for OLED manufacturing machine?

The HS code for OLED manufacturing machine is 848630 (Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of flat panel displays).

How do I classify OLED manufacturing machine for customs?

OLED manufacturing machine is classified under HS code 848630 — Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of flat panel displays. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for OLED manufacturing equipment?

The correct HS code for machines used principally for the manufacture of OLED flat panel displays is 8486.30.

Does this include spare parts for the machines?

Parts and accessories solely or suitably used with these machines are classified under HS code 8486.90, following the specific parts provision for this heading.

Which countries are the top exporters of OLED manufacturing machine (HS 848630)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848630 (the code used for OLED manufacturing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.8B, 44% of world exports), Taiwan (about $1.1B) and South Korea ($976M). World exports came to about $4.1B, 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 OLED manufacturing machine (HS 848630)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 848630 (the code used for OLED manufacturing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.7B, 88% of world imports), South Korea ($170M) and Taiwan (about $116M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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 OLED manufacturing machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 848630 for OLED manufacturing 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 OLED manufacturing machine in Brazil?

In Brazil, OLED manufacturing machine (HS 848630) is classified under NCM 8486.30.00.