Product classification
HS code for Ore grinder: 8474.20
Machines, for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Classification of ore grinder under HS 8474.20
The ore grinder is classified under HS code 847420, which covers machinery for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances in solid form. This classification is driven by the machine's mechanical function of size reduction applied specifically to mineral products. Heading 8474 is the primary location for equipment used in the extractive industries for processing solid minerals. The determination is based on the material being processed (ore) and the action performed (grinding). These machines are essential in mining operations to prepare raw extracted ore for further chemical or physical separation.
- Covers
- Industrial ball mills for gold or copper ore
- Rod mills for mineral processing
- Hammer mills for crushing hard minerals
- Cone crushers for secondary ore reduction
- Vertical roller mills for mineral grinding
- Jaw crushers for primary ore fragmentation
- Also under 8474.20
- Sandvik QJ341 Jaw Crusher
- Metso Outotec Nordberg HP Cone Crusher
- Terex Finlay I-120RS Impact Crusher
- FLSmidth Ball Mill
- McLanahan Jaw Crusher
Codes often confused with 8474.20
Common mistake. Ore grinders are sometimes misclassified under HS code 847982, which covers general mixing, kneading, crushing, and grinding machines. However, because heading 8474 specifically mentions "ores or other mineral substances," it takes precedence over the general machinery heading 8479 according to GRI 3(a). Another error involves HS code 8437, which is for machinery used in the milling industry for cereals or dried leguminous vegetables; these must not be used for mineral grinders. Finally, 847410 is often used by mistake, but that code is reserved for sorting and screening, not grinding.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847420 (the code used for ore grinder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847420 (the code used for ore grinder) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 847420, not only ore grinder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.5B 38% of world exports
- 2 Germany $499M 13% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $478M 12% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $480M 12% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$227M 5.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Indonesia $133M 3.2% of world imports
World total: $4.1B 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 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. 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 ore grinder
Brazil splits HS 8474.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8474.20.10Ball mills for minerals
- 8474.20.90Other mineral crushing or grinding machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ore grinder
What is the HS code for Ore grinder?
The HS code for Ore grinder is 847420 (Machines; for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances). The HS code for an ore grinder or any machine used for crushing and grinding mineral substances is 847420.
How do I classify Ore grinder for customs?
Ore grinder is classified under HS code 847420 — Machines; for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can this code be used for a laboratory-scale grinder?
Yes, if the laboratory grinder is specifically designed for processing mineral ores, it still falls under 847420, regardless of its size.
Which countries are the top exporters of ore grinder (HS 847420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847420 (the code used for ore grinder) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 38% of world exports), Germany ($499M) and the United Kingdom ($478M). World exports came to about $4.0B, 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 ore grinder (HS 847420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847420 (the code used for ore grinder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($480M, 12% of world imports), Russia (about $227M) and Indonesia ($133M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Ore grinder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847420 for Ore grinder 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 ore grinder in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847420 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for ore grinder depends on the product's details: 8474.20.10 (Ball mills for minerals), 8474.20.90 (Other mineral crushing or grinding machines).