Product classification
HS code for Plastic processing machine: 8477.80
Machinery, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Classification of plastic processing machine under HS 8477.80
HS code 8477.80 is a residual category for machinery used for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 8477. While specific machines like injection molders (8477.10) and extruders (8477.20) have their own subheadings, 8477.80 captures specialized equipment that performs auxiliary or unique processing tasks. Classification is determined by the machine's primary function: it must be dedicated to the manipulation of polymers or rubber. This includes machines that cut, grind, or otherwise transform plastic into finished or semi-finished goods. As part of Section XVI, the classification also considers whether the machine is an individual unit or part of a functional plant, though 8477.80 typically applies to the individual mechanical units used in the plastics industry.
- Covers
- Plastic granulators and shredders for recycling
- Plastic pelletizers for raw material production
- Machines for removing flash from molded plastic parts
- Specialized plastic foaming machinery
- Thermal forming machines for plastic sheets
- Also under 8477.80
- Erema Recycling Systems
- Conair Auxiliary Equipment
- Herbold Granulators
- Farrel Pomini Mixers
Codes often confused with 8477.80
Common mistake. These machines are frequently misclassified under 8479.89, which is the general code for machines having individual functions not specified elsewhere. However, because 8477 is specific to the rubber and plastics industry, it takes precedence over the more general 8479. Another common error is classifying molds used in these machines under 8477.80; molds must be classified separately under HS code 8480.71.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847780 (the code used for plastic processing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847780 (the code used for plastic processing machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 10% 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 847780, not only plastic processing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.7B 31% of world exports
- 2 China $2.5B 29% of world exports
- 3 Italy $816M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $724M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $696M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 China $611M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $7.1B 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 processing machine
Brazil splits HS 8477.80 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8477.80.10Rubber sheet joining machines for tyre making
- 8477.80.90Other rubber or plastics working machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic processing machine
What is the HS code for Plastic processing machine?
The HS code for Plastic processing machine is 847780 (Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter). The HS code for plastic processing machinery not covered by specific subheadings is 8477.80.
How do I classify Plastic processing machine for customs?
Plastic processing machine is classified under HS code 847780 — Machinery; 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.
Does this code include 3D printers for plastic?
No, as of recent HS updates, 3D printers (additive manufacturing machines) are typically classified under HS code 8485.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic processing machine (HS 847780)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847780 (the code used for plastic processing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.7B, 31% of world exports), China ($2.5B) and Italy ($816M). World exports came to about $8.6B, 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 processing machine (HS 847780)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847780 (the code used for plastic processing machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($724M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($696M) and China ($611M). World imports came to about $7.1B, 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 processing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847780 for Plastic processing 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 processing machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847780 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for plastic processing machine depends on the product's details: 8477.80.10 (Rubber sheet joining machines for tyre making), 8477.80.90 (Other rubber or plastics working machinery).