Product classification
HS code for Plastic extruder: 8477.20
Machinery, extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Classification of plastic extruder under HS 8477.20
The plastic extruder is classified under HS code 8477.20. This classification follows the logic of Section XVI, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8477 is dedicated to machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 84. Subheading 8477.20 specifically identifies extruders. These machines operate by forcing molten plastic through a die to create a continuous profile. Under GRI 1, the classification is dictated by the terms of the heading. Furthermore, Note 4 to Section XVI regarding functional units may apply if the extruder is imported with auxiliary equipment (like cooling troughs or pullers) intended to contribute together to a clearly defined function. However, the extruder itself remains the primary component of the line and is specifically named in the 8477.20 subheading.
- Covers
- Single-screw plastic extruders
- Twin-screw extruders for polymer compounding
- Co-extrusion machinery for multi-layer plastic films
- Thermoplastic pelletizing extruders
- Extrusion heads and dies imported with the main machine
- Also under 8477.20
- KraussMaffei Extruders
- Coperion Twin Screw Extruders
- Battenfeld-Cincinnati Extrusion Lines
- Davis-Standard Extruders
Codes often confused with 8477.20
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with 8477.10, which is reserved for injection-molding machines. While both process plastic, the mechanical operation is distinct. Another error is using 8477.80, the category for "other machinery," when the machine is clearly an extruder. Additionally, parts of extruders are often incorrectly placed in 8477.20; parts must be classified under 8477.90 per the rules for parts of machinery in Section XVI.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847720 (the code used for plastic extruder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847720 (the code used for plastic extruder) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% 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 847720, not only plastic extruder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $987M 31% of world exports
- 2 Germany $730M 23% of world exports
- 3 Italy $396M 12% of world exports
World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $738M 22% of world imports
- 2 India $314M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 United States $166M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $3.4B 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 plastic extruder
Brazil splits HS 8477.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8477.20.10Thermoplastic extruders, screw up to 300 mm
- 8477.20.90Other extruders for rubber or plastics
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic extruder
What is the HS code for Plastic extruder?
The HS code for Plastic extruder is 847720 (Machinery; extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials). The specific HS code for a plastic extruder is 8477.20.
How do I classify Plastic extruder for customs?
Plastic extruder is classified under HS code 847720 — Machinery; extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the molds used with the extruder?
No, molds for plastics are classified separately under heading 8480, specifically 8480.71 or 8480.79, depending on the type.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic extruder (HS 847720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847720 (the code used for plastic extruder) in UN Comtrade data were China ($987M, 31% of world exports), Germany ($730M) and Italy ($396M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of plastic extruder (HS 847720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847720 (the code used for plastic extruder) in UN Comtrade data were China ($738M, 22% of world imports), India ($314M) and the United States ($166M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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 Plastic extruder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847720 for Plastic extruder 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 plastic extruder in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847720 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for plastic extruder depends on the product's details: 8477.20.10 (Thermoplastic extruders, screw up to 300 mm), 8477.20.90 (Other extruders for rubber or plastics).