Product classification
HS code for Plastic molding machine: 8477.59
Machinery, for moulding or forming, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Classification of plastic molding machine under HS 8477.59
The HS code 8477.59 is a residual category for machinery used for molding or otherwise forming rubber or plastics that are not specifically named in other subheadings of heading 8477. While injection molding (8477.10), extruders (8477.20), and blow molding (8477.30) have their own specific codes, 8477.59 covers a wide variety of other forming technologies. Classification here is based on the machine's primary function of shaping plastic or rubber materials. This follows the General Rules of Interpretation, where the most specific description takes precedence. If a machine does not fit the technical definitions of injection or vacuum molding, it falls into this "other" category. This includes processes like compression molding or rotational molding. The classification ensures that specialized industrial equipment for the plastics industry is captured within the 8477 heading, maintaining consistency in trade statistics and tariff application for the manufacturing sector.
- Covers
- Compression molding machines for plastics
- Rotational molding (rotomolding) machines
- Transfer molding machines
- Plastic foaming machinery
- Machinery for molding expandable polystyrene (EPS)
- Also under 8477.59
- Ferry Industries Rotational Molders
- REP International Rubber Injection Presses
- Engel Compression Molding Machines
- KraussMaffei RIM Machines
Codes often confused with 8477.59
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for these machines is the use of 8477.10 (injection molding) or 8477.40 (vacuum molding) due to a lack of technical understanding of the forming process. Another error involves 3D printers, which were previously classified in various parts of Chapter 84 but are now strictly assigned to heading 8485. Furthermore, machines that merely process plastic (like grinders or granulators) should be classified under 8477.80 rather than the molding-specific code 8477.59. Importers must distinguish between machines that "form" the plastic and those that "recycle" or "cut" it.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847759 (the code used for plastic molding machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847759 (the code used for plastic molding machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 847759, not only plastic molding machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $314M 25% of world exports
- 2 China $229M 18% of world exports
- 3 Germany $160M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $141M 11% of world imports
- 2 China $82M 6.6% of world imports
- 3 India $72M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 molding machine
Brazil splits HS 8477.59 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8477.59.11Rubber or plastics presses up to 30,000 kN
- 8477.59.19Rubber or plastics presses over 30,000 kN
- 8477.59.90Other rubber or plastics moulding machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic molding machine
What is the HS code for Plastic molding machine?
The HS code for Plastic molding machine is 847759 (Machinery; for moulding or forming, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter). For molding machines that are not injection, blow, or vacuum types, the correct HS code is 8477.59.
How do I classify Plastic molding machine for customs?
Plastic molding machine is classified under HS code 847759 — Machinery; for moulding or forming, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are 3D printers classified under this HS code?
No, 3D printers (additive manufacturing machines) are classified under HS code 8485, following recent updates to the Harmonized System nomenclature.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic molding machine (HS 847759)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847759 (the code used for plastic molding machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($314M, 25% of world exports), China ($229M) and Germany ($160M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 plastic molding machine (HS 847759)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847759 (the code used for plastic molding machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($141M, 11% of world imports), China ($82M) and India ($72M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for Plastic molding machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847759 for Plastic 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 molding machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847759 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for plastic molding machine depends on the product's details: 8477.59.11 (Rubber or plastics presses up to 30,000 kN), 8477.59.19 (Rubber or plastics presses over 30,000 kN), 8477.59.90 (Other rubber or plastics moulding machines).