Product classification
HS code for Pellet machine: 8474.80
Machines, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand.
Classification of pellet machine under HS 8474.80
A pellet machine, specifically one used for processing mineral or ceramic materials, is classified under HS code 8474.80. This heading covers machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing, or kneading earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances in solid form. Subheading 8474.80 specifically addresses machines for agglomerating, shaping, or molding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, and other mineral products in powder or paste form. The classification is determined by the material the machine is designed to process. If the machine uses pressure or heat to form pellets from mineral-based powders, it fits the criteria for Chapter 84. This classification follows the principle that machinery is categorized by its specific industrial function and the nature of the input material.
- Covers
- Coal briquetting machines
- Ceramic paste extruders
- Mineral powder pelletizers
- Foundry sand molding machines
- Concrete block making machines
- Agglomerating machinery for mineral fuels
- Also under 8474.80
- Komarek Briquetting Machine
- Dorst Technologies Ceramic Press
- Besser Block Machine
- DISA Foundry Moulding Machine
- Fives FCB Grinding & Briquetting
Codes often confused with 8474.80
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with 8436.10, which is the code for machinery used in the preparation of animal feeding stuffs. If the pellet machine is designed to create feed pellets from organic matter (like grain or hay), it must be classified under 8436.10. Another common error is 8479.89, the residual category for machines having individual functions not specified elsewhere. However, because 8474 specifically mentions agglomerating mineral products, it is the more specific and correct heading for mineral pelletizers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847480 (the code used for pellet machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847480 (the code used for pellet machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 13% 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 847480, not only pellet machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $679M 30% of world exports
- 2 Italy $487M 21% of world exports
- 3 Germany $381M 17% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Chile $329M 13% of world imports
- 2 India $313M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $127M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 codes for pellet machine
Brazil splits HS 8474.80 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8474.80.10Machines for making sand foundry moulds
- 8474.80.90Other mineral shaping or agglomerating machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pellet machine
What is the HS code for Pellet machine?
The HS code for Pellet machine is 847480 (Machines; for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand). The HS code for a pellet machine processing mineral materials is 8474.80. For animal feed pellet machines, the code is 8436.10.
How do I classify Pellet machine for customs?
Pellet machine is classified under HS code 847480 — Machines; for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can a wood pellet machine use this code?
No, wood pellet machines are generally classified under 8479.89 as they process organic biomass rather than the mineral substances defined in heading 8474.
Which countries are the top exporters of pellet machine (HS 847480)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847480 (the code used for pellet machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($679M, 30% of world exports), Italy ($487M) and Germany ($381M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 pellet machine (HS 847480)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847480 (the code used for pellet machine) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($329M, 13% of world imports), India ($313M) and the United States ($127M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 Pellet machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847480 for Pellet 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 pellet machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847480 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for pellet machine depends on the product's details: 8474.80.10 (Machines for making sand foundry moulds), 8474.80.90 (Other mineral shaping or agglomerating machines).