Product classification
HS code for Particle board machine: 8479.30
Machinery and mechanical appliances, presses for the manufacture of particle or fibre building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for treating wood or cork.
Classification of particle board machine under HS 8479.30
The classification of a particle board machine falls under HS code 8479.30. This code is situated within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8479 is a \"basket\" heading for machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 84. Subheading 8479.30 is dedicated to presses for the manufacture of particle board or fiber building board of wood or other ligneous materials, as well as other machinery for treating wood or cork. The classification is determined by the machine's primary function: the transformation of wood particles or fibers into a solid board through heat and pressure. Under GRI 1 and GRI 6, the specific mention of \"presses for the manufacture of particle board\" in the subheading text makes 8479.30 the mandatory classification. This distinguishes these industrial presses from general-purpose hydraulic presses or machines used for metalworking. The machinery must be designed for the specific processing of wood or ligneous materials to qualify under this code, reflecting the specialized engineering required for wood-based panel production.
- Covers
- Multi-opening hot presses for particle board
- Continuous pressing lines for MDF or HDF
- Wood chip drying and resin blending machinery
- Fiberboard forming machines
- Specialized wood-cork treatment machinery
- Also under 8479.30
- Siempelkamp ContiRoll presses
- Dieffenbacher continuous presses
- Wemhöner surface laminating presses
- Bürkle presses
- Fagus-GreCon spark detection systems (integrated)
Codes often confused with 8479.30
Common mistake. These machines are sometimes misclassified under 8465.91 (sawing machines) or 8465.94 (bending or assembling machines). However, 8479.30 is more specific for the actual manufacture of the board itself. They may also be confused with 8477.10 (injection molding) if the user assumes all resin-based molding falls under plastics machinery.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847930 (the code used for particle board machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847930 (the code used for particle board machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 11% 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 847930, not only particle board machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $272M 39% of world exports
- 2 China $162M 24% of world exports
- 3 Italy $113M 16% of world exports
World total: $689M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $65M 11% of world imports
- 2 United States $49M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $47M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $615M 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 particle board machine
Brazil classifies particle board machine under NCM 8479.30.00: HS 8479.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about particle board machine
What is the HS code for Particle board machine?
The HS code for Particle board machine is 847930 (Machinery and mechanical appliances; presses for the manufacture of particle or fibre building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for treating wood or cork). The specific HS code for particle board manufacturing machinery and presses is 8479.30.
How do I classify Particle board machine for customs?
Particle board machine is classified under HS code 847930 — Machinery and mechanical appliances; presses for the manufacture of particle or fibre building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for treating wood or cork. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are spare parts for these machines under the same code?
No, parts for these machines are typically classified under HS code 8479.90, which covers parts for the machinery of heading 8479.
Which countries are the top exporters of particle board machine (HS 847930)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847930 (the code used for particle board machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($272M, 39% of world exports), China ($162M) and Italy ($113M). World exports came to about $689M, 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 particle board machine (HS 847930)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847930 (the code used for particle board machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($65M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($49M) and Thailand ($47M). World imports came to about $615M, 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 Particle board machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847930 for Particle board 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 particle board machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, particle board machine (HS 847930) is classified under NCM 8479.30.00.