Product classification
HS code for Ore separator: 8474.10
Machines, for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Classification of ore separator under HS 8474.10
An ore separator is classified under HS code 847410, which is designated for machinery used for sorting, screening, separating, or washing earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances in solid form. This classification is applied because the machine's primary purpose is the segregation of materials based on physical properties such as size, density, or magnetic susceptibility. In the context of the Harmonized System, heading 8474 focuses on the treatment of solid mineral products. The separation process is a critical stage in mineral beneficiation, following the crushing and grinding stages, and the HS code reflects this specific industrial utility.
- Covers
- Vibrating screens for mineral sizing
- Magnetic separators for iron ore
- Flotation cells for base metal separation
- Spiral classifiers for ore washing
- Hydrocyclones for mineral slurry separation
- Gravity concentrators and shaking tables
- 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. The most frequent misclassification for ore separators is HS code 8421, which covers centrifuges and filtering or purifying machinery. While some separators use centrifugal force, if they are specifically designed for solid mineral ores, 847410 is the correct heading. Another common error is using 847420, which is strictly for crushing or grinding machinery. It is vital to distinguish between the reduction of size (847420) and the sorting of existing particles (847410). Additionally, electronic waste separators may sometimes be incorrectly placed here, though they should follow codes related to the specific material being recovered.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847410 (the code used for ore separator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847410 (the code used for ore separator) 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 ore separator.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $961M 32% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $557M 18% of world exports
- 3 Germany $212M 7.0% of world exports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $810M 23% of world imports
- 2 United States $278M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 Canada $109M 3.1% of world imports
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 ore separator
Brazil classifies ore separator 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 ore separator
What is the HS code for Ore separator?
The HS code for Ore separator is 847410 (Machines; for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances). The HS code for machines that sort, screen, or separate ores and minerals is 847410.
How do I classify Ore separator for customs?
Ore separator 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.
Does this include gold washing plants?
Yes, mechanical gold washing plants and trommels used to separate gold from soil and gravel are classified under HS code 847410.
Which countries are the top exporters of ore separator (HS 847410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847410 (the code used for ore separator) 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 ore separator (HS 847410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847410 (the code used for ore separator) 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 Ore separator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847410 for Ore separator 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 separator in Brazil?
In Brazil, ore separator (HS 847410) is classified under NCM 8474.10.00.