Product classification
HS code for Rubber 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 rubber injection molding machine under HS 8477.10
The rubber injection molding machine is classified under HS code 8477.10. 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 8477.10 specifically identifies injection-molding machines. These machines function by heating rubber to a plastic state and then injecting it under high pressure into a mold cavity where it is vulcanized. The classification is based on the mechanical operation of the machine. It is important to note that 8477.10 covers machines regardless of whether they are used for rubber or plastics, as the technology for injection molding is fundamentally the same for both materials. The machine typically consists of an injection unit (screw and barrel) and a clamping unit. This classification follows GIR 1, as the machine is explicitly named in the subheading text.
- Covers
- Horizontal rubber injection molding machines
- Vertical rubber injection molding machines
- Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) injection molding machines
- Multi-component (2K) rubber injection machines
- Reciprocating screw injection machines for rubber
- 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. This machine is often confused with HS code 8477.59, which is the residual category for "other" molding or forming machines. If the machine uses an injection mechanism, it must stay in 8477.10. Another common mistake is using 8477.20, which is reserved for extruders. While both machines use a screw to move material, an extruder produces continuous lengths, whereas an injection machine produces discrete parts in a mold. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 8479.89 (other mechanical appliances), but since 8477 specifically covers rubber-working machinery, it takes precedence.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847710 (the code used for rubber injection molding machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847710 (the code used for rubber 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 rubber injection molding machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.5B 44% of world exports
- 2 Japan $774M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $704M 13% of world exports
World total: $5.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $734M 11% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$486M 7.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $463M 7.1% of world imports
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 rubber 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 rubber injection molding machine
What is the HS code for Rubber injection molding machine?
The HS code for Rubber injection molding machine is 847710 (Machinery; injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials). The specific HS code for an injection-molding machine used for rubber or plastics is 8477.10.
How do I classify Rubber injection molding machine for customs?
Rubber 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.
Can this machine also mold plastic?
Yes, HS code 8477.10 covers injection molding machines designed for both rubber and plastics, as the mechanical process is identical.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubber injection molding machine (HS 847710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847710 (the code used for rubber 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 rubber injection molding machine (HS 847710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847710 (the code used for rubber 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 Rubber injection molding machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847710 for Rubber 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 rubber injection molding machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847710 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for rubber 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).