Product classification
HS code for Rubber 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 rubber molding machine under HS 8477.59
Rubber molding machines that do not utilize the injection method are classified under HS code 8477.59. This is a residual subheading within Heading 8477, which covers machinery for working rubber or plastics. Subheading 8477.59 is intended for "other" machinery for molding or otherwise forming rubber or plastics that are not injection molding machines (8477.10), extruders (8477.20), blow molding machines (8477.30), or vacuum molding machines (8477.40). This code primarily covers compression molding presses and transfer molding machines. In these processes, rubber is placed into an open mold cavity, and the mold is closed under heat and pressure to form the part. The classification is determined by the absence of an injection unit. These machines are essential in the production of large or thick rubber components where injection molding is not feasible or cost-effective.
- Covers
- Hydraulic rubber compression molding presses
- Rubber transfer molding machines
- Vacuum-assisted rubber compression presses
- Rotary rubber molding machines (non-injection)
- Vulcanizing presses for rubber plates or sheets
- 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 frequent misclassification is with HS code 8477.10 (Injection molding machines). If the machine has an injection screw or plunger that forces material into a closed mold, it belongs in 8477.10, not 8477.59. Another error involves HS code 8462.10, which covers forging or die-stamping machines; however, those are for metalworking, whereas 8477 is specific to rubber and plastics. Finally, tire curing presses are sometimes misclassified under 8477.80 (other machinery), but they are more accurately described as molding/forming machines under 8477.59.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847759 (the code used for rubber molding machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847759 (the code used for rubber 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 rubber 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 rubber 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 rubber molding machine
What is the HS code for Rubber molding machine?
The HS code for Rubber 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 non-injection types like compression or transfer molding machines, the HS code is 8477.59.
How do I classify Rubber molding machine for customs?
Rubber 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.
Is a tire curing press under this code?
Yes, tire curing presses, which form and vulcanize tires using heat and pressure, are typically classified under HS code 8477.59.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubber molding machine (HS 847759)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847759 (the code used for rubber 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 rubber molding machine (HS 847759)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847759 (the code used for rubber 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 Rubber molding machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847759 for Rubber 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 molding machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847759 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for rubber 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).