Product classification

HS code for Plastic injection molding machine: 8477.10

Machinery, injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.

Classification of plastic injection molding machine under HS 8477.10

The classification of a plastic injection molding machine under HS code 8477.10 is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. 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. The subheading 8477.10 specifically identifies injection-molding machines, which are characterized by their method of forcing molten material into a mold cavity. This classification is based on the mechanical function of the machine rather than the specific type of plastic product it produces. The machine must be primarily designed for the injection process to qualify under this code, distinguishing it from other forming methods like extrusion or blow molding. Furthermore, Section XVI Note 2 provides guidance on the classification of parts and accessories, ensuring that the machine itself is categorized correctly even when imported with standard auxiliary equipment.

Covers
  • Horizontal plastic injection molding machines
  • Vertical injection molding machines
  • Multi-component (multi-shot) injection molding machines
  • Electric and hydraulic injection presses for plastics
  • Reaction injection molding (RIM) machines
Also under 8477.10
  • Engel injection molding machines
  • Arburg Allrounder series
  • KraussMaffei CX/GX series
  • Sumitomo (SHI) Demag IntElect series
  • Husky Injection Molding Systems HyPET series
  • Milacron Ferromatik machines

Codes often confused with 8477.10

Common mistake. Plastic injection molding machines are frequently confused with other machinery in the 8477 series. For instance, extruders are classified under 8477.20, while blow molding machines fall under 8477.30. A common error involves the inclusion of the molds themselves; however, molds for plastics are classified separately under heading 8480.71. Additionally, if the machine is designed for 3D printing (additive manufacturing), it must be classified under heading 8485, regardless of whether it uses a plastic injection-like process. Importers often mistakenly use 8477.80 (other machinery) when a more specific subheading like 8477.10 is available and applicable.

84.77Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter8477.20Machinery; extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials8477.30Machinery; blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials8480.71Moulds; for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types84.85Machines for additive manufacturing8477.80Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter

Top exporters and importers of HS 847710 (the code used for plastic injection molding machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847710 (the code used for plastic injection molding machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Mexico reports $287M of its heading 8477 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 847710, not only plastic injection molding machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $2.5B
  2. 2 Japan $774M
  3. 3 Germany $704M

World total: $5.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $734M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$486M
  3. 3 China $463M

Mexico reports $287M of its heading 8477 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

World total: $6.6B 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 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 plastic injection molding machine

Brazil splits HS 8477.10 into 6 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8477.10.11CNC horizontal injection moulders, 5,000 g max
  • 8477.10.19Other CNC horizontal injection moulders
  • 8477.10.21Non-CNC horizontal injection moulders, 5,000 g max
  • 8477.10.29Other non-CNC horizontal injection moulders
  • 8477.10.91Non-horizontal CNC injection moulding machines
  • 8477.10.99Other non-horizontal injection moulding machines

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about plastic injection molding machine

What is the HS code for Plastic injection molding machine?

The HS code for Plastic injection molding machine is 847710 (Machinery; injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials). The primary HS code for a plastic injection molding machine is 8477.10, which covers machinery specifically designed for the injection-molding of rubber or plastics.

How do I classify Plastic injection molding machine for customs?

Plastic injection molding machine is classified under HS code 847710 — Machinery; injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this HS code include the molds used in the machine?

No, the molds used within the injection molding machine are classified separately under HS code 8480.71, as they are considered interchangeable tools rather than integral parts of the machine's mechanical structure.

Which countries are the top exporters of plastic injection molding machine (HS 847710)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847710 (the code used for plastic injection molding machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.5B, 44% of world exports), Japan ($774M) and Germany ($704M). World exports came to about $5.6B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of plastic injection molding machine (HS 847710)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 847710 (the code used for plastic injection molding machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($734M, 11% of world imports), Vietnam (about $486M) and China ($463M). World imports came to about $6.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $287M of its heading 8477 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Is the HS code for Plastic injection molding machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 847710 for Plastic injection molding 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 plastic injection molding machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 847710 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for plastic injection molding machine depends on the product's details: 8477.10.11 (CNC horizontal injection moulders, 5,000 g max), 8477.10.19 (Other CNC horizontal injection moulders), 8477.10.21 (Non-CNC horizontal injection moulders, 5,000 g max), 8477.10.29 (Other non-CNC horizontal injection moulders), 8477.10.91 (Non-horizontal CNC injection moulding machines), 8477.10.99 (Other non-horizontal injection moulding machines).